Services for Genotyping & Obtaining FTA Cards
The labs at CIP China Center for Asia Pacific (CCCAP), Beijing, China, will ship FTA cards and perform genotyping. Send FTA cards using DHL or FedEx services.
Contact: Zhenxin Zhang (CCCAP).
709 Pan Pacific Plaza, Zhongguancun Nandajie, Beijing, China
Genotyping for SAARC Regions
For genotyping needs in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) regions, the Guha Roy Lab at the Dept. of Botany at West Bengal State University is an additional hub for Indian isolate sampling.
Contact: Sanjoy Guha Roy (WBSU)
Guha Roy Lab at the Dept. of Botany at West Bengal State University
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With Smart FTA, you can easily request, track, and manage your FTA cards for Late Blight sampling. Use the mobile-based app to stay in control of every step—from dispatch to return
This app streamlines the full logistics of sample tracking and diagnostics for Phytopthora infestans (late blight) disease surveillance, starting with the dispatch and return of FTA cards to field researchers. Each sample is tagged with a unique QR code that enables seamless tracking across the entire pipeline—from request to field collection to return.
Field researchers can capture and upload images of infected samples, automatically geotagging them with GPS coordinates and triggering an integrated AI check to verify if the sample likely represents true late blight. This ensures high-quality, traceable data from the moment of collection.
All sample data is linked to a centralized system, enabling rapid diagnostics for genotyping, monitoring, and potential integration with a Decision Support System (DSS). The result is faster, more accurate fieldwork and better data for controlling late blight outbreaks.
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