K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab
Helping You Get to the Root of the Problem
The K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab provides timely diagnostics of plant pathogenic fungi, bacteria, viruses, and fungal-like organisms. Our mission is to provide this service to K-State Research and Extension personnel, consultants, commercial producers, landscape companies, and homeowners both within and outside of Kansas. After plant diagnosis, we will provide research-based resources and connect you with one of our experts to answer any questions.
Ready to get started?
Collect your samples and ship them to our lab today. If you have questions about your submission or our processes, email us for specific help.
Looking for something else?
Our lab specializes in disease identification in plants. If you need help with other plant issues or identification, please check out these K-State resources:
Herbicide Residue Testing
Residue testing is a specific set of tests run by dedicated labs. We maintain a list for you to get the best help.
Contact Us
4032 Throckmorton PSC
1712 Claflin Road
Manhattan, KS 66506
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Judy O’Mara
Director
Chandler Day
Associate Diagnostician, Row Crops, Wheat & Forage
Kelsey Young
Business Office