Plant Diagnostic Lab

Alicyn Smart (left), director of Extension’s Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab, and Stephanie Shea, assistant diagnostician, using microscopes

UMaine Extension’s Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab achieves national accreditation

Orono, Maine — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab recently achieved Core Accreditation through the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN). This designation highlights the lab’s commitment to excellence in plant disease diagnostics and its vital role in supporting plant health and biosecurity across Maine and the northeastern U.S. Led by Assistant […]

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Portland slated to host a national plant diagnostic conference this September

Portland, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the 2024 National Conference for the National Plant Diagnostic Network, September 9-13, at the Westin Portland Harborview, 157 High Street. The conference consists of two days of general session with over 15 presentations or panels covering various topics in plant diagnostics followed by two days […]

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Extension offers disease and weed management workshop for Christmas tree growers

Cornville, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an Integrated Disease and Weed Management in Christmas Tree Production course on Friday, June 14, 2024, from 3 – 6:30 p.m. at Quinn’s Tree Farm, 290 West Ridge Road in Cornville. Participants will learn how to apply crop protectants using backpack sprayers safely and efficiently. […]

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