Portable qPCR and ddPCR Diagnostics for Cercospora Leaf Spot: Integrating Field and Laboratory Detection of Cercospora beticola in Beet
Cercospora beticola, the causal agent of Cercospora leaf spot (CLS), is a major pathogen affecting beet (Beta vulgaris) worldwide. Rapid and accurate detection is critical for effective disease control. This study validated a diagnostic framework combining portable quantitative PCR (qPCR) and laboratory-based digital d...