Some diseases can be difficult to diagnose in the field, particularly where symptoms are unusual or inconclusive. Providing samples for diagnosis can help confirm pathogen presence or identify an incursion.
To be useful, samples need to arrive in good condition. Below are some contacts for specific crops, and instructions on collecting and submitting samples to ensure they are able to be processed when they arrive at the laboratory.
Who to contact?
- For winter cereal disease concerns please contact Lisle Snyman
on 0428 324 932 or [email protected]. - For fungal or bacterial diseases in winter pulses and summer broad-acre crops, contact Lisa Kelly on 0477 747 040 or [email protected].
- For suspected viral diseases of grains or pulses, contact Fiona Filardo on (07) 3708 8449 or [email protected]
For instructions on submitting fungal or bacterial disease samples refer to the Plant Disease Submission Form. Supported by GRDC within project Seasonal status of pests and diseases delivered to growers (DAQ2407-001RTX)
Note: For cotton samples requiring diagnosis, please visit CottonInfo’s Disease Management page for contacts, instructions and their submission form.