The HpLVd RT-qPCR comprises a series of specific targeted reagents designed for Hop latent viroid  detection by using qPCR. Hop latent viroid is a small, single-stranded, circular RNA molecule belonging to the Pospiviroidae family. It infects hop plants and other susceptible hosts such as cannabis plants, causing latent infections that often do not produce a visible disease phenotype. However, infection significantly reduces both cone yield and either the bitter acid or essential oil content in hop cones of susceptible varieties, which has a direct impact on hop quality and yield. Hop latent viroid can also cause “duding disease” in industrial hemp, which has caused devastating economic losses. Viroids are generally highly contagious and are mainly transmitted mechanically through contaminated tools, grafting and vegetative propagation. Hop latent viroid has a worldwide distribution, particularly in hop-growing regions. The design is based on a consensus sequence and includes at least 80% of the described sequences.

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