Evolve Phyto^TM leverages the power of DNA barcodes to identify high-yielding cultivars, protect endangered crop species, identify disease vectors and agricultural pests, and authenticate natural herbal products.

With Evolve Phyto^TM, you can:

• Improve your crop yields

• Protect your crops from disease and pests

• Authenticate your herbal products

• “Crop Yields Plummet as New Disease Ravages Fields” (Reuters, 2018): https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/war-wild-weather-global-crop-problems-point-years-high-food-prices-2022-06-28/

• “Endangered Crop Species on the Brink of Extinction” (CNN, 2019): https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/30/world/kew-gardens-plants-report-scli-intl-gbr-scn/index.html

• “Pesticide Use Under Scrutiny as Health Concerns Mount” (The Guardian, 2020): https://www.theguardian.com/environment/pesticides

• A comprehensive panel of multiple genetic markers for detection of diverse agricultural pests and their vectors. The panel includes specific markers for many common crop diseases like
  • Citrus Greening (HLB)
  • Citrus Canker Disease
  • Citrus Black Spot
  • Fusarium Wilt
  • Sweet Orange Scab
  • Phytophthera Root & Crown rot
• Enables early disease detection for timely corrective action

• Compatible with variable types of samples including, leaves, roots, soil, water, malaise, pitfall, pan or sticky paper traps

• Optimized DNA extraction method for each sample type

• The sample quantity needed for different sample types:
  • Plant parts: 50-100g
  • Soil: 100-300g
  • Trap contents
  • Run-off water: 500-1000 mL
• Turn-around time: 7-10 business days after the receipt of the samples