Contributors: K.R. Barker, Plant Pathologist; D.M. Benson, Research Plant Pathologist; R.K. Jones, Extension Plant Pathologist

Seedlings and Rooted Cuttings

(Seedlings from plant bed, greenhouse, field crops, bedding plants, vegetables, Christmas trees, and rooted cuttings of woody ornamentals, floral crops, etc.)

  1. A dozen or more seedlings or rooted cuttings should be collected with at least 1 pint of soil or greenhouse mix. If testing a greenhouse flat, an entire flat or representative portion should be sent. Seedlings should be carefully dug--not pulled, with soil left intact on roots.

  2. Slight to moderate symptoms should be selected.

  3. The items should be packaged to keep soil intact and prevent soil from getting on leaves. The entire sample should be placed in a plastic bag.

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