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Rapid tests to screen food crops for viral infections

Publication Date: 
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 15:45

CSIR researchers are developing the antibody-based biotechnology behind the rapid tests in partnership with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), starting with tomato spotted wilt virus, pepper ringspot virus and banana bunchy top virus, respectively. Click here to read this story.

Contact Person

Dr Priyen Pillay

Dr Lusisizwe Kwezi

Dr Duduetsang Saku

ppillay3@csir.co.za

lkwezi@csir.co.za

dsaku@csir.co.za


From left to right: Dr Lusisizwe Kwezi, CSIR Biotechnologist; Dr Duduetsang Saku, CSIR Business Development Manager and Dr Priyen Pillay, CSIR Biotechnologist.

 

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