A simplified DNA extraction method for PCR analysis of Camarotella spp.

Abstract

This work aimed to optimize an efficient and simple protocol for DNA extraction of Camarotella species, an obligate plant pathogen that cause verrucosis or "lixa" on coconut tree and other palms, facilitating the molecular studies of these biotrophic microorganisms. The method proposed enabled a fast, reproducible and reliable DNA extraction from Camarotella species.