Plant DNA extraction kit

Description

From field sample to PCR-ready DNA in under 15 minutes, the PDQeX Plant Kit provides everything needed to start high-quality plant DNA extraction. This comprehensive starter kit combines the automated PDQeX Nucleic Acid Extractor with the specialized phytoGEM chemistry, non-destructive sampling tools, and ready-to-use consumables. It is designed to overcome the toughest challenges in plant molecular biology, delivering pure, double-stranded DNA suitable for PCR, qPCR, and a wide range of genetic studies.

The Complete Solution for Plant Science:

The kit is specifically engineered for researchers studying plant genotypes, genetic variation, endophytic pathogens, genetic mapping, fingerprinting, and microsatellite marker-assisted selection. It is also an essential tool for evaluating the authenticity of exported plant varieties, botanical extracts, and detecting food adulterants. The included tools—a sample crusher and punch tool—enable simple, non-destructive collection of leaf, stem, or root samples onto storage cards for long-term preservation and easy processing.

Overcomes Traditional Extraction Challenges:

Plant DNA extraction is notoriously difficult due to tough cell walls and inhibitory compounds like polysaccharides and tannins. Traditional methods involving grinding, columns, and organic solvents are labor-intensive and time-consuming. The PDQeX Plant Kit revolutionizes this process with a closed-tube, enzymatic system. A cocktail of thermophilic proteinase and mesophilic glycosyl hydrolases systematically lyses cells, destroys nucleases, and digests proteins, while the integrated purification removes inhibitors—all without manual intervention.

Simple, Two-Step Automated Workflow:

• Easy Sample Prep: Gently crush plant tissue onto the storage card using the included crusher, or use pre-homogenized tissue. The punch tool then removes a precise disc for extraction.
• Hands-Off Extraction: Load the sample disc into a sealed extractor tube and place it in the PDQeX Nucleic Acid Extractor. The automated run delivers purified, PCR-ready DNA from up to 24 samples of plant tissue, fungi, or pathogens in less than 15 minutes.

Accelerate Pathogen Detection and Research:

Plant diseases cause massive global agricultural losses. Early detection is critical. This kit, validated for key pathogens like Xylella fastidiosa, Phytophthora, and Cassava Mosaic Virus, removes the historical bottleneck of DNA extraction. The rapid, automated workflow enables proactive crop management by delivering answers about plant health faster than ever before.

Why Choose the PDQeX Plant Kit:

• Complete Starter System: Includes instrument, chemistry, sampling tools, and consumables for 50 reactions.
• Rapid Results: Achieve plant-to-PCR-ready DNA in under 15 minutes.
• Superior DNA Quality: Enzymatic lysis and closed-tube purification deliver inhibitor-free, double-stranded DNA.
• Non-Destructive Sampling: Crusher and storage cards preserve source material for archiving or re-testing.
• Validated for Key Pathogens: Trusted for detecting bacteria, oomycetes, phytoplasma, and viruses.

Transforms Workflow: Frees technician time, reduces lab costs, and accelerates research and diagnostic timelines.

Choose the PDQeX Plant Kit. It is the definitive, end-to-end solution that turns the complex challenge of plant DNA extraction into a simple, automated, and rapid process for any laboratory.

Application

The Plant Kit comprises the components needed to take samples from plants and extract DNA:

• 50 phytoGEM reactions
• 50 extraction tubes
• 50 phytocards
• 1 Sample Crusher
• 1 Storage Card Punch Tool