{"title":"Plantchek HLVd Testing","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\/* Keep quote requests on product pages. *\/[id^=\"omgrfq_colletion_\"], .omgrfq-collection-button { display:none !important; }\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1160px;margin:0 auto;color:#15251c;background:#fff;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;text-align:left;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:32px;padding:32px;background:#eef3ee;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#45634b;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003ePlantchek · Plant health testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);line-height:1.12;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eKnow your plants.\u003cbr\u003eProtect your next harvest.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring HLVd screening into your facility with the Plantchek CRISPOT system. Test incoming plants, monitor mother stock and make informed decisions before problems move through your crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/plantchek-hlvd-starter-kit-crispot-device-24-tests\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 18px;background:#173d29;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eShop starter kit\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plantchek-hlvd-quick-test-refills\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 18px;border:1px solid #173d29;color:#173d29;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eShop test refills\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/0786\/6161\/files\/plantchek-starter-kit.png?v=1791373449\" alt=\"Plantchek CRISPOT HLVd testing device with sample rack\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:500px;height:auto;margin:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:0 0 36px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #dce4dc;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size:22px;display:block;\"\u003eUp to 8 samples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest in one CRISPOT run\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #dce4dc;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size:22px;display:block;\"\u003e24 tests to start\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevice, pipettes and consumables\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #dce4dc;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size:22px;display:block;\"\u003e24 \/ 96 \/ 240\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefill formats for ongoing screening\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:32px;margin-bottom:36px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is HLVd?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHop latent viroid is a small, infectious RNA pathogen associated with “dudding” in cannabis. Infected plants may look healthy, or develop stunted growth, brittle stems and smaller leaves. Cannabis flower mass, trichomes, cannabinoids and terpenes can also be affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance alone cannot establish plant health.\u003c\/strong\u003e Testing helps identify infections that visual inspections may miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;padding:24px;background:#f5f7f4;border-left:4px solid #658c60;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eHow does it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfected propagation material and contaminated plant sap can move HLVd between plants. Shared tools and handling create opportunities for transfer. Research has also demonstrated transmission through roots in hydroponic systems and detected HLVd in recirculating nutrient solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild prevention into everyday work.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;margin-bottom:36px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e01 · Start with tested stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource tested genetics. Keep incoming plants separate while assessing their status, and test mother plants before taking cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e02 · Control cross-contamination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate tools and workflows by area. Remove plant debris and sap, and use a sanitation procedure supported by HLVd-specific evidence. Manage shared irrigation as a potential pathway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e03 · Test and keep records\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack plant IDs, sampling dates and results. Follow the current kit instructions and use a risk-based retesting schedule with your plant-health adviser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:28px;background:#173d29;color:#fff;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:36px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#fff;margin-top:0;\"\u003eSuspect HLVd or have a positive screen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left:22px;margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContain:\u003c\/strong\u003e isolate affected plants and pause propagation or movement from suspect stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm:\u003c\/strong\u003e follow your laboratory confirmation and escalation plan; assess related plants and shared systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRespond:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove confirmed infected plants from production and contain contaminated debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReset:\u003c\/strong\u003e review tool sanitation, irrigation and plant movement before bringing tested stock back into the area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:16px 0 0;\"\u003eA disinfectant does not cure an infected plant. Broad “virucidal” claims alone do not establish efficacy against HLVd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:32px;padding-bottom:28px;border-bottom:1px solid #dce4dc;margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/0786\/6161\/files\/plantchek-starter-results.png?v=1791373441\" alt=\"Manufacturer illustration of the CRISPOT device and colour-based HLVd test results\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStart screening. Keep screening.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to the system?\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the starter kit with the CRISPOT device and 24 tests. Already equipped? Select 24-, 96- or 240-test refills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlantchek lists approximately 60 minutes for initial preparation and testing, with additional samples every 25 minutes. Follow the current manual for sampling, controls and interpretation. A negative screen does not guarantee a plant is free of HLVd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e refrigerate tests upon receipt. Refill packs exclude the device and pipette tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#173d29;text-decoration:underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/8804\/0349\/files\/User_Manual_Plantchek_May_2026_06MAY2026.pdf?v=1778619152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRead the Plantchek HLVd manual →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #dce4dc;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTechnical resources and further reading\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#173d29;text-decoration:underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/plantchek.com\/products\/hlvd-starter-kit-device-24-tests-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlantchek: system specifications and instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#173d29;text-decoration:underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pnwhandbooks.org\/plantdisease\/host-disease\/hemp-cannabis-sativa-viroid-diseases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePacific Northwest Extension: HLVd symptoms and management\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#173d29;text-decoration:underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40094815\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePunja et al. (2025): HLVd transmission, spread and management\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:26px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed help choosing a testing format?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca style=\"color:#173d29;text-decoration:underline;\" href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eTalk with the Growhaus team →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"plantchek-products\" style=\"margin-top:36px;\"\u003eShop Plantchek HLVd kits \u0026amp; refills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plantchek-hlvd-starter-kit-crispot-device-24-tests","title":"PlantChek HLVd Starter Kit – CRISPOT Device + 24 Tests","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRapid, onsite HLVd screening for commercial cultivation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PlantChek HLVd Starter Kit gives cultivation teams the equipment and consumables needed to begin screening cannabis and hemp plant samples for Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) at the facility. The portable CRISPOT system processes up to eight samples at a time, helping teams make faster plant-health decisions without waiting for every preliminary screen to return from an outside laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy growers use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen up to eight plant samples at one time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin with a complete device-and-consumables package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObtain initial results after approximately 60 minutes of preparation and testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess additional samples approximately every 25 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport mother-room, propagation and plant-health monitoring programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStarter kit includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCRISPOT analytical device and 24 tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrommets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed PCR tube strips with lysis buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffer-bead mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasher buffers A and B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElution buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue PCR tube strips with reaction buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 μL and 30 μL pipettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipette tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlantChek reports laboratory-validated specificity of 96% and accuracy of 90%. Use results within a documented facility testing program and confirmatory laboratory pathway appropriate to your operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and lead time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTests must be refrigerated upon receipt. PlantChek advises that order processing may take one to two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the kit include everything required to start?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The starter kit includes the CRISPOT device, pipettes, rack and the consumables required for the included 24 tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre additional tests available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Refill packages are available in 24-, 96- and 240-test formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a substitute for every accredited laboratory test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is intended as a rapid onsite screening tool. Build confirmation and escalation steps into your facility’s plant-health program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor use with legal plant material by qualified personnel. Follow the current PlantChek instructions. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantChek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50621405036761,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/0786\/6161\/files\/plantchek-starter-results.png?v=1791373441"},{"product_id":"plantchek-hlvd-quick-test-refills","title":"PlantChek HLVd Quick Test Refills","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScale your onsite HLVd screening program\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlantChek HLVd Quick Test Refills replenish the consumables used with the CRISPOT analytical device. Choose the package size that matches your testing volume and plant-health monitoring schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable formats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96 tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240 tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEach refill package includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrommets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed PCR tube strips with lysis buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffer-bead mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasher buffers A and B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElution buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue PCR tube strips with reaction buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequired equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA PlantChek CRISPOT device is required and is not included. Pipette tips are also not included with refill packages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProgram planning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect testing frequency based on facility risk, genetics movement, mother-room management and your written escalation plan. Consistent sampling technique and traceable records are essential for meaningful results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan these refills be used without the starter kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The CRISPOT device and appropriate pipetting equipment are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should we choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 24-test pack suits initial or lower-volume programs. The 96- and 240-test formats reduce the public USD cost per test for larger screening programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should the tests be stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRefrigerate test materials upon receipt and follow the current PlantChek instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor use with legal plant material by qualified personnel. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantChek","offers":[{"title":"24 Tests","offer_id":50621405135065,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"96 Tests","offer_id":50621405167833,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 Tests","offer_id":50621405200601,"sku":null,"price":4690.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/0786\/6161\/files\/plantchek-red-tubes.png?v=1791373480"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/0786\/6161\/collections\/plantchek-starter-kit.png?v=1793200243","url":"https:\/\/growhaussupply.ca\/collections\/plantchek-hlvd-testing.oembed","provider":"Growhaus Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}