… for collecting and submitting samples for diagnostic testing: Plants Shrubs Trees Turf Insect ID Plants Provide Information Download our form ( be sure to fill it out completely ). Map it Out Record location of the infected plant NOTE: Be sure to look at the infected plant proximity to healthier plants Look around the environment Examples include: irrigation, shading, proximity to sidewalks, parking lots, buildings, and past damage such as construction. NOTE: This will help you determine if the disease is spreading and it will help form a mental picture of what the site was like to the diagnostician. Dig up … make sure to include as much of the plant material as possible. Photos are helpful if taking an entire plant sample isn’t possible. Package the Sample Keep each part of the plant separated Root and Soil: Wrap the roots and soil in a plastic bag, tie/seal bag around the stem just above the soil (loosely tie the plastic so air exchange occurs) Plant: Place entire …
… Extension Use Only Free sample mailing from Extension Offices Mailing plant samples from the county extension office or from a regional center is free when using the supplied mailing envelopes and labels. The Plant … FedEx to schedule a pickup or drop it off at a FedEx store or drop box. The sample will then arrive at the Plant Diagnostic Clinic in 2 days. NOTE: Consider refrigerating samples that come in on Thursday and Friday and then send them in on Monday to avoid them setting in a warm room over the weekend as they may degrade beyond the point that identification can be made. SDSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic SDSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic … Free sample mailing from Extension Offices … Mailing plant …