Shivani presents an overview of current and prospective methods for plant disease detection. Several techniques are discussed including serological based methods like ELISA and lateral flow devices, nucleic acid based methods like PCR and real-time PCR, optical sensor based methods like fluorescence imaging and hyperspectral imaging, and digital imaging based methods. Examples of each technique being used to detect various plant viruses, bacteria, fungi, and nematodes are provided. The techniques allow for rapid, sensitive, and accurate detection of pathogens before symptom development.