Sample Submission
General Tips
- Provide plenty of plant material. When possible send the entire plant, including roots and top growth.
- Provide as much information as possible on the submission form, such as a history of the problem, nearby plants, variety, etc.
- Provide freshly collected specimens.
- Be sure the specimens represents the problem.
- Include enough plant material to show all stages of the disease from healthy to very sick. Wrap plant specimens in paper towels or clean newspaper.
- DO NOT add moisture. Pack loosely in a plastic bag to reduce drying. Mail in a sturdy container.
- Ship specimens during the first half of the week (Monday-Wednesday) to help maintain specimen quality.
For information regarding insect submission please refer to the insect submission link
Tips for collecting a good sample
- Field Crops
- Herbaceous Plants
- Plant Identification
- Turf
- Woody Plants
- Nematode Soil Samples
- Insects
- Chemical Injury
Any Questions?
Plant and Diagnostic Clinic
448 Plant Science Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0722
(402) 472-2559
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