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Disease Information Office is part of the Department of Plant
Pathology and Ecology of The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment
Station. We answer inquiries about plants and plant health and performs
disease diagnosis for all Connecticut residents, including homeowners
and professionals (e.g., arborists, commercial growers, landscapers,
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Spruce needle rust caused by Chrysomyxa
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How to find
information ...
You can find information about plant-related problems in our Plant
Pest Handbook.
For a range of plant related topics (including plant care instructions,
poisonous plant facts and in-depth information about a number of plant
health problems), please consult the Station's extensive Factsheet Collection.
How to submit
samples ...
Plant samples can be submitted in person or by mail. Disease diagnosis
involves visual assessment, microscopic examination, and other
procedures as necessary. These include culture of the causal agent on
artificial and selective media, serological tests, and various other
procedures. These services are free for Connecticut residents.
In order to provide correct diagnosis it is crutial that we receive a
good quality specimen, so please follow our sample submission
procedures and send a sample submission form together with your sample.
Please see our sample
submission guidelines.
What to be
aware of this time of year ...
February
Contact Us ...
Questions or requests for information can be made by phone, fax, email,
or in person.
Dr. Botond
Balogh or Ms. Mary K. Inman
Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
123 Huntington Street, P. O. Box 1106
New Haven, CT 06504
Phone: (203) 974-8601
Fax: (203) 974-8502
Email: Botond.Balogh@po.state.ct.us
Toll-Free
Phone Number Outside New Haven Area: 1-877-855-2237
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