Plant Diagnostic Laboratory and Nematode Detection Service
The Plant Diagnostic Laboratory is a full-service plant health diagnostic facility of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES). Our mission is to provide accurate and timely diagnoses of plant health problems for the residents of New Jersey.
Located on the George H. Cook Campus, the Plant Diagnostic Laboratory provides plant health diagnostic services in cooperation with Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension faculty and staff. There is a user fee for this service.
Diagnostic Services
- Disease and Insect Pest Diagnosis
- Plant and Weed Identification
- Insect Identification
- Fungus and Mold Identification
- Nematode Assays
- Pesticide Residue Detection
- Screening for Neotyphodium Endophytes
- Fungicide Resistance Screening
- Other Services Available by Contract
Staff & Cooperators
The Plant Diagnostic Laboratory is staffed with two full-time diagnosticians who are trained in all aspects of plant health. Seasonal employees and students assist in the lab. The Plant Diagnostic Laboratory staff work in close cooperation with Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) Cooperative Extension specialists, county faculty, and other university personnel, to provide accurate diagnosis and up-to-date recommendations.