Table 2 Comparison of SLCMV detection in different types of field samples by TAS-ELISA and PCR
Sample types | SLCMV detection No.positive/no.tested | |
|---|---|---|
| Â | TAS-ELISA | PCR |
Field-collected cassava leaf samples | Â | Â |
Leaves with CMD symptoms | 57/57 | 57/57 |
Leaves without CMD symptoms | 2/57 | 4/57 |
Total | 59/114 | 61/114 |
Young leaf sprouts from cassava stem cuttings | Â | Â |
Stem cuttings from cassava with CMD symptoms | 35/35 | 35/35 |
Stem cuttings from cassava without CMD symptoms | 4/42 | 4/42 |
Stem cuttings randomly purchased from local farmers | 0/275 | 0/275 |
Total | 39/352 | 39/352 |
Green bark at the tip of cassava stems | Â | Â |
Stem cuttings from cassava with CMD symptoms | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Stem cuttings from cassava without CMD symptoms | 1/12 | 1/12 |
Total | 6/17 | 6/17 |
Other plants | Â | Â |
Chaya leaves with CMD-like symptoms | 3/3 | 3/3 |
Chaya leaves without CMD-like symptoms | 0/3 | 0/3 |
Coral plant leaves with CMD-like symptoms | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Total | 4/7 | 4/7 |
Total samples | 108/490 | 110/490 |