Plant Pathology

​​​​​​​​​​​​​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. ​

Contact

Plant Diagnostic Services