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Real-time, point-of-care plant disease diagnostics and surveillance for complex fungal pathogens

Our approach

A complete pipeline from sample to strain identification in two days.

Mobile

The entire MARPLE lab fits in an easy to transport box and can be run in locations with intermittent power

Real-time

From sample to strain level identification in 2-3 days.

Localised

The entire pipeline can be done on location and does not require samples to be sent off for processing or analysis.

Flexible

MARPLE is currently designed for use with yellow rust but the pipeline can be adapted to other species or genes of interest.

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Enhancing disease surveillance 

This new, innovative, data-driven approach provides near real-time data on the rapidly shifting nature of pathogen population structure and dispersal that can feed directly into early-warning systems and control recommendations.

Designed for complex pathogens

MARPLE can define individual pathogen strains from complex obligate biotrophic pathogens and monitor key genes for mutations such as fungicide target genes.

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A truly mobile lab

Collaborators

MARPLE is a partnership of international research partners

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Donors

Current and previous funders for MARPLE Diagnostics.

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