[The use of monoclonal antibodies in plant production]. / Toepassing van monoclonale antilichamen in de plantaardige produktie.

ABSTRACT

Due to the high specificity of monoclonal antibodies (MCAs) the most important application of MCAs in the plant production may be diagnosis. Specific MCAs have been produced against plant pathogens including viruses, bacteria, fungi and nematodes and against plant substances. In general, however, MCAs are still less suitable than polyclonal antisera for application as diagnostic tools in plant extracts.