Plant Diseases

We offer a wide array of expertise, publications, and testing services that address the plant health needs of Texas, including diseases of crop agriculture, green industry, homeowners and beyond.

Related Departments: Plant Pathology and Microbiology

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Plant Diseases

Publications

Publication

The Texas Plant Disease Handbook serves as a reference document with descriptions of potential health issues affecting the state’s crops, trees, flowers, turfgrass and plants.

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
Program

NCPN-Roses is a network of scientists, educators, state and federal regulators that act together to ensure that rose budwood and rootstock is clean and available.

All Resources on Plant Diseases

  • Lab

    The Texas Plant Virus Diagnostic Laboratory focuses on the diagnosis of plant viruses through plant and insect testing.

    Woman looking at plant in petri dish
  • Publication

    The Texas Plant Disease Handbook serves as a reference document with descriptions of potential health issues affecting the state’s crops, trees, flowers, turfgrass and plants.

    Mildew on leaf of plant
  • Lab

    The Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory provides accurate and timely plant disease diagnostic support for the agriculture industry.

    Researcher examining a plant under a microscope
  • Program

    NCPN-Roses is a network of scientists, educators, state and federal regulators that act together to ensure that rose budwood and rootstock is clean and available.

  • Research Institute or Center

    The Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center seeks to develop new technologies for producing high-quality, healthful vegetables, fruits and nuts and their products.

    vegetables in baskets at a farm stand

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