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G. C. Wisler, C. L. Harmon, A. C. Hodges

Forensic Phytopathology and the SPDN. G. C. Wisler, C. L. Harmon, A. C. Hodges Southern Plant Diagnostic Network University of Florida/IFAS. Five NPDN Regions A Partnership Between CSREES, APHIS, and LGU’s. NEPEN Cornell University. NCPDN Michigan State University.

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G. C. Wisler, C. L. Harmon, A. C. Hodges

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  1. Forensic Phytopathology and the SPDN G. C. Wisler, C. L. Harmon, A. C. Hodges Southern Plant Diagnostic NetworkUniversity of Florida/IFAS

  2. Five NPDN RegionsA Partnership Between CSREES, APHIS, and LGU’s NEPENCornell University NCPDNMichigan State University GPPDNKansas State University National Agricultural Pest Information System NAPIS, Purdue University WPDNUniversity of California, Davis NPDN Founded 6/2002 USDA/Homeland Security SPDN University of Florida Selection by Internal CSREES Process

  3. NPDN Mission Enhance national agricultural security by quickly detecting and identifying introduced pests and pathogens.

  4. Southeast Farm Press Soybean rust article Success stories • Network/Communications • Training and Education • Diagnostics

  5. Soybean Rust (SBR) Response • Saturday-Sunday: morphological confirmation by digital imaging (Nov 6-7) • Monday-Tuesday: molecular confirmation by PCR (Nov 8-9) • All states in the southern region: • Response plan • Participated in SBR exercise • First Detectors were trained • Communications worked! • Diagnosticians were trained

  6. SBR Information PathwayAPPLICATION OF AN EVENT-TRIGGER-RULE SYSTEM TO AGRICULTURAL HOMELAND SECURITY Degwekar, S. et al. 2005.

  7. Sudden Oak Death • 6,848 samples processed as of last of September (more since then) • Facilitated obtaining permits for states • Identify surge capacity for states • Moved supplemental funds for reimbursement • National teleconference training for FD’s • Master Gardener training (USFS, IPM, NPDN)

  8. Public Relations and First Detector Expanded Awareness Presentations August 2003 - July 2004 Created by NAPIS

  9. First Detector and First Detector Educator Training August 2003 - July 2004 Created by NAPIS

  10. SPDN Web Resources

  11. First Detectors

  12. SPDN Homoptera WorkshopDecember 9-11, 2004 Addressed a definite need in the area of Insect Identification and Taxonomy!

  13. Time for Reflection… • Most responsibilities on the diagnostician. • Credit for accomplishments • Team effort needed, including department chairs, state, federal, industry, and our Entomologists! • Minimum standards established for clinics

  14. Areas for Improvement • Ralstonia solanacearum Race 3 biovar 2 • Industry buy-in…training required • Get funds to states earlier…improved plan • Small increase in budget this year • State PDN? • Increase training efforts and diagnostics on a shoestring budget.

  15. Thank You

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