Between the Lines, March 2009

Welcome to the third edition of Between the Lines, the quarterly newsletter from Pocket Diagnostic. We’d like to take a moment of your time to update you on some exciting news, along with some regular features.

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News

Pocket Diagnostic Takes Root in Germany
Pocket Diagnostic welcomes a new Authorised Dealer in Germany who brings local knowledge to this important horticultural market. 

Taking PDplus into The Field
New field study aims to improve PDplus identification of disease in trees.

Covering The Cape
The Pocket Diagnostic Distributor network has taken a firmer hold in the Southern Hemisphere with the appointment of Rapid Technologies cc in the Republic of South Africa.

Easy on the Pocket Kits
Another opportunity to buy short shelf-life tests at knock-down prices. 

Features

The Latest on Phytophthora ramorum and kernoviae
The UK government has announced that £25 million will be spent over the next five years in relation to the detection and control of Phytophthora.

Pocket Tips: Go With The Flow
Good flow of liquid across the test is essential for accurate results - but it is not always achieved. Here we give some tips on making sure the flow is in your favour.

Reading The Future
Turning test lines into numbers is the purpose of the all-new portable Reader from Forsite.   Forget about trying to decide how strong the line is, the Reader shows how the future looks for LFDs.

Partnerships For Good Hygiene
Pocket Nursery managers need to keep a constant watch on crop hygiene, rather than 'fight fires' when problems emerge, argues Dr Martin McPherson of STC.

Closing Lines: Have your Say
We would really like to hear from you.