The Diagnostic Laboratory provides seed health and genetic tests on a wide array of crops, with a special focus on northern grown species. The staff is also experienced in the development and implementation of new tests for complex procedures such as those related to genetically enhanced crops including chemical, disease and pest resistant varieties and variety identification. The Diagnostic Laboratory supports the Field Seed, Potato and Regulatory programs.

Services Provided

• Disease testing for a broad range of seed-borne pathogens.
• Variety identification utilizing DNA markers and protein electrophoresis.
• Genetic purity testing.
• ELISA testing for potato virus.