Department of Plant Pathology

Services offered

The University of Minnesota Plant Disease Clinic is able to accept out of state samples.

24 hour Guarantee, $125

Samples will be processed and results reported by phone within 24 hours (where applicable - please call for this service).

Routine Diagnosis, $45

We provide routine diagnosis of samples that require traditional methods of symptom analysis, and microscopic examination. These include leaf spot and root rot diseases of trees, field crops, and greenhouse crops.

Routine Diagnosis plus culture, $59

Fees may vary if additional specialized media is required.

Nematode Analysis, $50

Identification and count of plant parasitic nematodes for all commercial crops.

Virus Analysis

ELISA and other serological virus tests are available. Fees vary depending on the test ($45 minimum).
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) or Immunosorbent electron microscopy (ISEM), $85

Serological Analysis, $45

Phytophthora
Clavibacter michiganensis (Goss's wilt)
Erwinia amylovora (Fire blight)

Oak Wilt, Dutch Elm Disease, and Verticillium wilt, $59

Turf Disease Diagnosis, $75

Seed Quality Testing, $75

Identification of storage molds on APDA and salt media.

Molecular Diagnostics (DNA and RNA based assays and DNA sequencing and sequence analysis).

Please contact the Clinic for specific information and fees.