SASA has a dedicated team of bacteriologists providing a range
of services and conducting research and development projects on
a wide range of bacterial plant pathogens. Most of the
Bacteriology Unit's work is focused on bacterial pathogens of
potato, though pathogens of strawberry are also covered. The
provision of services are either in support of the Scottish Seed
Potato Classification Scheme or as part of Scotland's statutory
obligation to ensure it remains free of range of quarantine
organisms, specifically Clavibacter michiganensis subsp.
sepedonicus and Ralstonia solanacearum. - Provisions of annual
surveys of Scottish potatoes for Clavibacter michiganensis
subsp. sepedonicus, Ralstonia solanacearum, and Dickeya spp.. -
Provision of annual surveys of Scottish rivers for Ralstonia
solanacearum and Dickeya spp.. - Scientific and technical advice
to the Scottish Government on the control of bacterial plant
pathogens. - Testing of nuclear stock material for a wide range
of bacterial pathogens. - Diagnosis