Plant Pathology Section services include:
- identification of the causes of plant death or stunting in plants of agricultural, ornamental or environmental significance
- identification of plant diseases caused by fungi, bacteria or viruses
- testing of seeds for plant pathogens
- certification of disease freedom for biosecurity purposes
Most services offered attract a fee which should be discussed with the contact officers.
Clients include:
industry
private individuals
biosecurity authorities
We are located at the New Town Research Laboratories near Hobart.
More information on
phytophthora is available from the
Pests and Diseases page of the website.