Abstract:
This invention relates to a method for identifying a Ganoderma -infected palm tree. The method comprises isolating protein from a sample derived from leaves of a palm tree; determining protein profile of the sample by subjecting the proteins from the sample to gel electrophoresis on a 2-dimensional gel; and comparing the protein profile of the sample to a protein profile obtainable from a normal non- Ganoderma - infected palm tree, wherein a difference in the protein profile of the sample as compared to the protein profile of the normal non- Ganoderma -infected palm tree indicates that the palm tree is infected with Ganoderma disease.