Results and Advice backed by Plant Pathologists Service
Plant diseases are caused by a variety of living organisms, called pathogens. This includes fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, phytoplasmas and parasitic plants. They can also be caused by nonliving agents, such as air pollutants, nutrient imbalances, and various environmental factors. New diseases and changes in existing pathogens remain a constant challenge for California agriculture.
Our on-staff plant pathologists cooperate with plant breeders, crop management, and insect and weed specialists in developing integrated, environmentally sound approaches to managing crops and their pests. A plant pathologist is a professional who specializes in plant health, much like a physician specializing in human health or a veterinarian in animal health.
Keeping plants healthy requires an understanding of organisms and agents that cause disease as well as an understanding of how plants grow and are affected by disease. We take your issues seriously, and you can be assured that our results and advice is backed by a Certified Plant Pathologist.