In-Field Test
Results In Minutes.
A Division of 12–15 Molecular Diagnostics
Benefits include:
- Results within 10 minutes
- Faster decisions, faster interventions
- In-field, portable and easy use
- Simple user process
- All test kit components supplied
- No technical training required
Plant disease is a leading cause of major economic losses in the agriculture industry. Plant viruses such as Potato Virus Y (PVY) — which also affects tomato, pepper and tobacco — can greatly reduce crop productivity while causing only mild symptoms that develop late in infection.
The continuous monitoring of plant health and early detection of pathogens represents the most crucial step in effective disease management and preventing the possible spread according to agronomy researchers.
At VeralizeAG, a division of 12-15 Molecular Diagnostics, we have developed a portable, handheld device combined with nano biosensors for early detection of plant viruses in real-time, minutes — not hours or days. Our technology is based on highly selective bio-recognition elements.
- We’re advancing easy, affordable, in-field testing and early detection of plant viruses to help growers prevent small problems from becoming big ones, thus helping address food security challenges worldwide in a meaningful way.
- Our R&D team is passionate about developing new knowledge and a better way to counter current and emerging infectious plant diseases by leveraging advances in nanotechnology.
Most current, conventional plant disease detection techniques require laboratory equipment and are labor intensive and often inaccurate. Although established methods such as PCR, FISH, ELISA, IF, FCM and GC-MS are already available and widely used for plant disease detection, they are relatively difficult to operate, require expert technicians and are time consuming for data analysis. Most of these methods cannot provide real-time detection which makes them less suitable for in-field testing and early warning systems.
VeralizeAG provides high accuracy and precision with low detection limits to ensure reliable results. Easy enough for anyone to use, our portable in-field test kits have the following key advantages over most of the conventional competition:
- No laboratories required
- No electricity (outlet) required
- No expensive, complicated equipment required
- No need for device calibration
- No highly trained analysts required
- No samples shipping or turnaround time for testing results
Test kits only contain the Veralize device aka “Reader,” disposable cup and lid; lid contains the nanotechnology-based sensors and is “where the magic happens.” VeralizeAG’s sensing technology offers higher sensitivity and selectivity so it can detect and measure desired target analytes while minimizing interference and contamination from other elements in the test and measurement of complex samples. Veralize can also be adapted for sensing other biotic and abiotic stresses in real-world situations where plants are exposed to multiple pest, pathogen and environmental stresses.
PVY is the most economically important viral pathogen of potato worldwide. It’s also the most serious problem facing the U.S. potato industry and the main cause for rejection of seed lots resulting in a financial loss. PYV reduces the yield of potato tubers by 70-80% and also negatively affects the quality of the remaining tubers. Agricultural researchers agree more emphasis should be placed on early-detection testing methods, since visual symptoms are more difficult to see.
The Solution:
VeralizeAG PVY Test Kit
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- We offer test kits able to detect PVY and new strains of viruses as well as any pathogens via custom test kits.
- We aim to enhance the reliability of direct tuber testing for PVY, ensuring timely and accurate results for growers.
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Helping address food security challenges and agricultural sustainability worldwide in a meaningful way — through early detection of plant viruses and pathogens.
VeralizeAG and its parent company, 12-15 Molecular Diagnostics, is revolutionizing RDT (rapid diagnostic testing) and helping safeguard public health.
“Agriculture is our wisest pursuit because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness.”
– Thomas Jefferson
37 Panagrossi St, Suite L
East Haven, CT 06512
info@veralizeag.com
(203) 350-9736