Pathogen or Plant Disease Detection and Monitoring Market Report 2026

The pathogen or plant disease detection and monitoring market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.03 billion in 2025 to $2.23 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising crop loss due to pathogens, dependence on manual disease scouting, limited access to diagnostic services, growing need for yield protection, increasing awareness of plant health management.

The pathogen or plant disease detection and monitoring market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.2 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of automated monitoring tools, increasing demand for residue-free crops, expansion of controlled farming environments, rising investment in digital agriculture, growth in disease surveillance programs. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of early disease detection tools, rising use of field-ready portable diagnostic kits, expansion of preventive crop health monitoring practices, growing demand for precision treatment decision support, integration of disease forecasting into crop management.

The rising adoption of precision agriculture is expected to drive the growth of the pathogen or plant disease detection and monitoring market going forward. Precision agriculture refers to farming techniques that use technology to track and manage variations in crop fields. Its growing adoption is driven by the need for increased efficiency and productivity, concerns about sustainability and environmental impact, and supportive government policies. Plant disease detection and monitoring methods enhance precision farming by enabling early disease identification, accurate condition monitoring, and timely intervention, which improves crop health and yield while reducing resource use and environmental impact. For example, in 2023, according to a survey of 14,000 agricultural operations conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a U.S.-based federal executive department, the average use of precision technology in the U.S. increased to 27% in 2023, up from 25% in 2021. Therefore, the rising adoption of precision agriculture is fueling the pathogen or plant disease detection and monitoring market.

Leading companies in the pathogen and plant disease detection and monitoring market are focusing on developing innovative products such as pathogen detection test kits to offer rapid and accurate identification of plant diseases, improve early detection capabilities, and enhance overall crop health management. Pathogen detection test kits are specialized tools designed to identify and diagnose pathogens responsible for plant diseases. For example, in June 2024, Agdia Inc., a U.S.-based diagnostic center offering test kits for plant pathogens and transgenic (GMO) traits, launched ELISA and ImmunoStrip test kits to detect Cowpea mild mottle virus (CPMMV), a soybean pathogen. These kits are crucial for controlling the spread of CPMMV, a virus that causes significant crop losses in legumes such as cowpeas, soybeans, and common beans. CPMMV can lead to severe symptoms such as chlorosis, mottling, leaf deformation, and stunting, resulting in substantial agricultural damage and posing a serious threat to crops, particularly soybeans, a key agricultural product in the U.S.

In December 2023, Calibre Scientific, a U.S.-based manufacturer of life sciences and diagnostic products, acquired Bioreba AG for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen Calibre Scientific's position in the agricultural diagnostics market and reflects its commitment to enhancing its plant disease diagnostic capabilities, allowing the company to offer more comprehensive solutions to its clients. Bioreba AG, based in Switzerland, specializes in developing and producing diagnostic tests for plant diseases.

Major companies operating in the pathogen or plant disease detection and monitoring market are Bayer AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Eurofins Scientific SE, Sartorius AG, PerkinElmer Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., QIAGEN N.V, Tecan Group Ltd., Neogen Corporation, Promega Corporation, Meridian Bioscience Inc., Takara Bio Inc., Planet Labs PBC, LuminUltra Technologies Ltd., Zymo Research Corporation, Ceres Imaging Inc., Bioneer Corporation, Creative Diagnostics Inc., Agdia Inc., EnviroLogix Inc., Abingdon Health PLC, Norgen Biotek Corp, Bioreba AG, Lifeasible Inc., OptiGene Ltd.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on diagnostic kits, digital tools, and laboratory testing equipment have increased import costs and slowed the adoption of advanced plant disease monitoring technologies, especially in regions heavily reliant on imported diagnostic components such as Asia-Pacific and Africa. High-impact segments include PCR kits, remote sensing tools, and cloud-integrated monitoring systems. However, tariffs can also encourage domestic manufacturing and innovation in pathogen detection technologies, fostering local capabilities and reducing long-term dependence on foreign suppliers.

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Pathogen or plant disease detection and monitoring involves identifying and tracking harmful microorganisms and diseases that affect plants, with the goal of preventing and managing crop damage. This process is essential for diagnosing plant health issues, guiding targeted treatments, and optimizing crop management practices. By doing so, it helps reduce crop losses, improve yield quality, and minimize the use of pesticides.

The main products in the pathogen or plant disease detection and monitoring market include diagnostic kits, digital solutions, and laboratory services. Plant pathogen diagnostic kits are specialized tools and devices designed to detect and identify pathogens responsible for plant diseases. These products are used in various applications, including open fields and controlled environments, and are distributed through channels such as direct tenders and retail sales.North America was the largest region in the pathogen or plant disease detection and monitoring market in 2025. The regions covered in the pathogen or plant disease detection and monitoring market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pathogen or plant disease detection and monitoring market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The pathogen or plant disease detection and monitoring market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing pathogen identification, disease monitoring, diagnostic testing, and predictive analytics. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The pathogen or plant disease detection and monitoring market includes sales of polymerase chain reaction, immunology, biosensors, point-of-care devices, drones, and sensors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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