Gain knowledge on how to identify pest and disease so you know what treatment method to follow. Located in Texas Green Industry Safety Group’s Production Knowledge Area.
Dr. Kevin Ong is currently the director of the Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (Plant Clinic). This laboratory provides plant disease diagnostic service to AgriLife Extension personnel, homeowners, farmers, greenhouse and nursery producers, landscape contractors, interiorscapers, arborists, consultants, and any other group or individual needing accurate identification of plant disease problems. The Plant Clinic collaborates efforts with state and federal agencies through the National Plant Diagnostic Network – Southern Region. Prior to this position, he was the regional Plant Pathologist based at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Urban Solutions Center in Dallas where he develop several educational programs to encourage the public to develop an appreciation for plant diseases, their impact, and scientifically-sound management methods. His current professional interests include the development, validation, and implementation of existing and new plant disease diagnostics methodologies which includes molecular diagnostics. More information about the Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory can be found at http://plantclinic.tamu.edu.