Towards operational epidemiology of Pyricularia oryzae in sports turf: contribution of a multi-matrix molecular monitoring strategy at stadium scale
Sarah Saadi, Cécile Gruet, Henri Adreit, Nicolas Poncelet, Jérémy Di Mattia, Olivier Courot, Didier Tharreau
This study develops a digital PCR tool for early detection of Pyricularia oryzae in sports turfgrass, showing high sensitivity and identifying roots as a key matrix for monitoring.
bioRxiv · Oct 1, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology