Plant Diagnostics

Solving your plant health problems

Plant Diagnostics Christmas and New Year hours

The last day for routine sample processing will be Thursday December 11th. If you have urgent requirements for sample processing between December 11th and January 5th, please contact Plant Diagnostics on 03 377 9026 or 027 9479450 before dispatch. Normal service will resume on Monday 5th January.

Laboratory and Field Services in Plant Health

We provide plant disease diagnosis, consultancy and testing services from our laboratory at Templeton, Christchurch, New Zealand in plant pathology, bacteriology, virology and nematology. Our extensive laboratory and field experience enable us to analyse and interpret diagnostic results, providing our clients with relevant and practical solutions for plant health issues.

Our Disease Diagnostic Services

Plant Disease Testing

  • Comprehensive screening for fungal and bacterial pathogens
  • Targeted testing for some viral pathogens
  • Nematode testing
  • Pathogen screening of seed

Soil-Borne Pest/Disease Testing

  • Phytophthora
  • Nematode testing

 

Water Testing

  •  Total count
  • Yeast and mould count
  • Pathogen identification

 

Other Services

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