The Plant Disease Diagnostics Laboratory at EFC Plants provides advanced diagnostic services for the accurate detection of plant pests and diseases across a wide range of crops. Supporting agriculture in Egypt and across Africa, the laboratory delivers reliable, timely, and science-driven solutions to ensure crop health and productivity.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, our expert team specializes in Real-Time PCR analysis and method development, enabling precise identification of pathogens in various plant materials, including tissue cultures, minitubers, and field samples.
EFC Plants is proud to operate the first and only certified laboratory in Egypt and Africa authorized to conduct Real-Time PCR testing for potato bacterial diseases, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
The laboratory is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, reinforcing its commitment to quality, reliability, and internationally recognized testing standards.
Diagnostic Capabilities
Bacterial Diseases (Potato):
- Pectobacterium carotovorum
- Pectobacterium atrosepticum
- Dickeya spp.
Viral Diseases (Potato – Minitubers, Tissue, Tubers):
- Potato Leafroll Virus (PLRV)
- Potato Virus S (PVS)
- Potato Virus X (PVX)
- Potato Virus Y (PVY)
- Tobacco Rattle Virus (TRV)
