A Quantitative PCR Assay for Detection and Quantification of .

is an ascomycete that has been isolated from a broad range of plant hosts, including hop ( L.), where it acts as a causal agent of Fusarium canker, a disease that can impact cone quality and yield in severe cases. Current diagnostic methods rely on isolation of the fungus from plant tissue, a time- and resource-intensive process with limited sensitivity, complicated by the potential presence of other spp.