Welcome to the University of Illinois Plant Clinic Blog! We're back from hiatus, and we've moved to a new URL. Our old articles will still be available at the old address: http://universityofillinoisplantclinic.blogspot.com/

I'd like to take a moment to introduce the University of Illinois Plant Clinic. We are the federally designated plant diagnostic laboratory for Illinois. In this role, we cooperate with state and federal agencies including the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and the Illinois Crop Improvement Association. We also cooperate with other diagnostic labs across the country. We are part of the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) which provides a cohesive, distributed system to quickly detect and identify pests and pathogens of concern.

The mission of the University of Illinois Plant Clinic is to serve as an unbiased resource for diagnostics of routine, unusual, and exotic pests and pathogens. Started in 1976, the Plant Clinic has a long tradition of providing diagnostic and educational support to Illinois residents, and serving as a clearinghouse for plant problems. Our focus is diagnostics, outreach, and training.

 

What do we do?

  • Diagnose plant disease, insect, environmental, and nutrient issues
  • Insect and weed identification
  • Nematode assays
  • Compile management recommendations for all of the above
  • NEW in 2015: screening of waterhemp from agronomic fields for resistance to glyphosate and PPO inhibitor herbicides

 

Who do we serve?

  • Agronomic and nursery producers
  • Homeowners and private citizens
  • Specialty crop growers
  • Researchers, professors, and students
  • People from Illinois and across the U.S.
  • Our permits allow us to receive samples from all 50 states and U.S. territories

 

For more information about our services, fees, and how to sample, please see our website at: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/plantclinic/

We've had a bit of cool weather recently, but it's June 1 and the growing season is underway. We're getting busy at the Plant Clinic, so check back often for updates, articles, and pictures. You can also subscribe to our blog to have new updates sent to you via email.

Happy growing!