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How many vne samples are sufficient?

Since my communication last fall on sampling statistics, many growers have asked the question of how many samples are sufficient in order to achieve statistically significant testing result?

I took the information from our brochure, and made a table on the right to show the sample size in relation to the total number of plants to be sampled. This table is valid under the assumptions listed.

As you know, in real world, the sample size is dependent on a number of complex factors. This example intends to encourage growers to approach the clean plant testing from a statistical perspective. l invite you to please conatct me and our Grapevine Virologist Dr. Tefera Mekuria to discuss your specific need.

Sincerely, 

Alan Wei

Alan Wei, Ph.D.
Laboratory Manager
930 Riverside Parkway, Suite #30
West Sacramento, CA 95605
1.800.506.9852
apwei@agri-analysis.com 
www.agri-analysis.com 
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Suggested Sample Size in Relation to the Total Number of Plants to be Sampled From. 
Assumptions: random and uniform infection at estimated infection rate of 15%. Confidence level is 95% and margin of error is 5%.   

Result Interpretation. Based on the table below, if a grower is planning to plant 10,000 new plants, the grower would need to take 193 sample for testing. If all of 193 samples test negative (0%) for grapevine red blotch virus, the infection rate would be estimated to be 0+/-5% with 95% confidence.
 

Total Number of Plants

Sample Size

100

67

200

100

500

141

1,000

164

2,000

179

3,000

184

4,000

187

5,000

189

7,000

191

8,000

192

10,000

193

15,000

194

20,000

195

25,000

195


BROCHURES AND LITERATURE ON GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH VIRUS.

Agri-Analysis Brochure is available online:
http://www.agri-analysis.com/UserFiles/Form/redblotch_v2.pdf

UCDavis/USDA-ARS Brochure is available online:  http://ucanr.edu/sites/viticulture-fresno/files/157139.pdf

"The Impact of Grapevine Red Blotch Virus" by Stamp and Wei in March, 2013 WINE BUSINESS MONTHY. Publisher's permission was obtained for the unrestricted distribution of this article.

SUPPORT RED BLOTCH DISEASE RESEARCH

Agri-Analysis is a proud contributor to the American Vineyard Foundation and to UC Davis for grapevine red blotch research.  Please contact Scott at AVFMichael Sipiora or Bob Steinhauer

 

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Agri-Analysis LLC, located in Davis, CA, is an independent agricultural diagnostic laboratory which provides clients with access to state-of-the-art laboratory techniques and procedures to answer their agricultural production problems. We use state-of-the-art technologies such as ELISA, PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, DNA sequencing, fluorescence, bioluminescence, chemiluminescence and nanotechnology to detect and identify specific viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens in plant material, seed and soil. Our grapevine VINEGUARD testing services can help clients: 1) Source and screen new planting materials such as budwood and rootstocks; 2) Survey the health status of existing vineyards; 3) Meet requirements of federal, state, and local programs such as the Tree Assistance Program (TAP); 4) Meet requirements of various sustainability programs; 5) Diagnosis of vineyard abnormalities such as low Brix; 6) Due diligence in vineyard transactions for both buyers and sellers. Our customers include growers, management companies, growers associations, agricultural consultants, universities, research institutes, service laboratories, seed companies, real estate agents, and property owners, etc.

Agri-Analysis was founded in 1981 by plant pathologist Glenn Friebertshauser, who desired to establish his own laboratory to diagnose plant diseases after completing his studies in University of California, Davis. His interest spanned fungal, viral and bacterial pathogens of plants, vines, trees and soil. His initial service to the agricultural community was in the development of a commercially applicable assay for lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), allowing for screening of virus-free lettuce seed lots before planting. In the mid-80's he became interested in diseases of grapevines and saw the need in the industry for laboratory assays to diagnose the presence of viral pathogens such as fanleaf virus, leafroll associated viruses and corky bark virus. Later, he developed additional assays for the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa (causal agent for Pierce's Disease in grapes and almond leaf scorch) and fungal diseases, notably those associated with ESCA, also known as young vine decline.

Today, Agri-Analysis LLC is owned and operated by Dr. Alan Wei.  Dr. Wei has more than 25 years academic and industry experience in developing microbial detection technologies and products, ranging from high sensitivity ELISA, PCR, qPCR, high throughput screening and in-field methods. He has more than 20 issued United States’ Patents in this and related areas. Dr. Wei is passionate about working with growers to learn from them, to help solve their problems, to aid in their informed decision-making process, and to help them protect their investments. Through constantly striving for excellence in service and innovation, Agri-Anlysis has earned the reputation to be the most reliable laboratory that tests for Red Blotch virus and other grapevine viruses.  Contact Dr. Wei at apwei@agri-analysis.com.                                                       


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