Plant Disease Diagnostics Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)
The global plant disease diagnostics market, which generated approximately US$ 99 million in revenue in 2024, is expected to witness a robust growth rate at a CAGR of 4.1% and reach a valuation of US$ 140 million by the end of 2031, according to a recent market research report by Fairfield Market Research.
Factors Fueling Market Growth
Innovations in Point-of-Care Diagnostics: The agricultural industry faces substantial losses due to plant diseases, making rapid and accurate point-of-care diagnostic technologies for plant pathogen detection crucial. These technologies are sought after for their high sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and multiplex detection capabilities, particularly in developing nations with agriculturally based economies. Rapid and precise diagnostic techniques play a pivotal role in integrated pest management schemes, protecting agricultural systems.
Challenges Affecting Market Growth
High Cost and Limitations of Current Procedures: While traditional diagnostic methods like visual symptom interpretation and microscope techniques are cost-effective, they suffer from issues related to reliability and application, especially when dealing with pathogens that cannot be easily cultured or observed. Antibody-based biosensors may also have limitations related to specificity and storage conditions. PCR-based methods, while sensitive, can be cost-prohibitive and require specialized primers and laboratory setups.
Country-wise Insights
Booming U.S. Market: The United States is experiencing market growth driven by increasing research and development efforts, regulated diagnostic labs, the presence of major industry players, and a rising demand for natural and organic food ingredients. Consumer preferences for plant-based foods are also contributing to the expansion of the plant disease diagnostics market in the U.S.
Lucrative Market in Germany: Germany's plant disease diagnostics market is expected to thrive due to the presence of federal extension services offering an integrated plant protection online information system. This system provides essential disease surveillance data and prognosis models, allowing farm owners and agricultural personnel to assess disease status in their region, thereby driving demand.
Prominent Market in China: China's market is on the rise, thanks to successful disease control efforts, such as eliminating wheat stem rust by switching from winter wheat to alternative crops. Instances of controlling plant disease epidemics have propelled the overall market growth in China.
Competitive LandscapeIn a highly competitive landscape, organizations worldwide are using mobile services to develop and market plant disease diagnosis products. Many companies also offer electronic and software-based solutions as mobile applications. Low-cost marketing techniques, including free trials, are common strategies employed by industry participants to boost product sales.
Key Companies
The plant disease diagnostics market is represented by key players such as Lallemand Inc., ARCHER-DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Novus International, Inc., ProviCo Pty Ltd, Inc., Bentoli, Inc., Chr Hansen (A/S), and Sci-Tech Premixes, Inc.
Key Segments Covered in Plant Disease Diagnostics Industry Research
Product:
• Kits
Elisa Kits
DNA Based Diagnostics Kits
Protein Based Diagnostics Kits
• Lateral Flow Devices
• DNA/RNA Probes
• Accessories and Other Consumables
• Software and Cloud Databases
Test:
• Molecular Tests
PCR- Based Assays
PCR & RT-PCR
Multiplex PCR
Isothermal Amplification Assays
Microarray Assay
NASBA
The LAMP Assay
• Serological Tests
ELSIA
TBIA
QCMI
• Tests Using Electronic Technology
Sample:
• Seeds
• Grains
• Plants
• Trees
• Fruits
• Others
End User:
• Agricultural Laboratories
• Academic and Research Institutes
• Food Processing Laboratories
• Contract Research Organization
• Others
Region:
• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• South Asia
• East Asia
• Oceania
• Middle East & Africa
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