Thanks, Carolyn, for the input. I noticed that within the link you provided..a interesting future goal of the Fletcher tomato facility to have their own lab with molecular testing.
I just got off the phone talking with Gene Hookstra of STA Labs. I think I
will
send some tomato seed to be tested for a variety of markers, including the CAPS test for TSWV. It takes about three weeks to get results. Here is a blurb on the STA LABS site:
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As a high-throughput Molecular Marker laboratory, we offer the following services:- Marker Assisted Selection – Trait Marks
- Marker Assisted Backcrossing – Genetic Marks
- Quantitative and Qualitative Trait Mapping – QLT Marks
- Molecular Genotyping – Variety Marks
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The prices I have been quoted are reasonable, therefore, I will be testing for the following:
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Tomatoes
Fusarium Wilt, Races 1, 2, and 3
Verticillium Wilt, Races 1 and 2
Bacterial Speck
Bacterial Spot
Tobamoviruses
TSWV
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With many years of breeding my classics such as Green Zebra with the alphabet soup clones, (think VFFFTNA, etc.) I need to submit my new lines for evaluation. If I ever do a full release of some of my newer varieties or hybrids, the lab service of STA labs would be a great precursor.
Thanks, Randy, for bringing this subject back to the front burner.
Tom Wagner