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Do you have sampling videos?
Yes, you can view them at the links below: What can be sent to the clinic? Packaging samples Oak Wilt Sampling Grass Sampling We also have a YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/PlantDiseaseClinic
How do I send my sample for testing?
Samples can be submitted via courier, mail (preferably no more than 3-day delivery), or walk-in. Walk-in hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, closed 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. The TPDDL is located at 1500 Research Parkway, Suite 130A, College Station, TX 77845.
How do I send a turfgrass sample?
Take a sample from the area where symptoms progress/transition and send it in with our general disease diagnosis form (D1178). We care more about the plant material (leaves, stolons, runners, & roots) vs the soil or dead tissue. You can take a sample when it is dry or wet but it should be placed in a Ziplock bag to ensure that the sample is not soaked or compromised by an extensive amount of moisture. Our fee for Turfgrass diagnostics is $35/sample. If you want a diagnostic report for… Read More →
How do I send an oak wilt sample?
The accuracy of the laboratory assay is contingent upon the quality of the specimen submitted. Tissue that is too small, of the wrong type, desiccated, necrotic, or dead may contain too little viable vascular tissue or be contaminated with pathogens that will interfere with the isolation of the oak wilt fungus. Tissues selected from parts of the tree without good foliar symptoms may not be infected or sufficiently infected to produce a positive assay result. The current turnaround time for Oak Wilt is a minimum of 3 weeks… Read More →
If my plant is completely dead, can I still send it in for testing?
Dead plants may be overrun with saprophytes or secondary pathogens, making diagnosis difficult and leading to inaccurate results. Accurate disease identification, diagnosis, and management recommendations are dependent upon appropriate specimens and thorough background information. A good sample is taken from symptomatic material or the transition zone between healthy and declining material.
