The lab is open again as of Jan 2, 2025!
We have a new director, Dr. Ana Cristina Fulladolsa, who is excited to work with you to keep plants healthy.
We have a new lab email (preferred) and phone number for your diagnostic queries. Our physical location has not changed and we are open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.
Lab email: plantlab@umd.edu
Lab phone: 301-405-0730
Fax: 301-314-9290
Physical Lab Address: 3169 Plant Sciences Bldg, 4291 Fieldhouse Drive, College Park, MD 20722
Physical Office Address (Fulladolsa): 3134 Plant Sciences Bldg, 4291 Fieldhouse Drive, College Park, MD 20722
Mailing Address
UMD Plant Diagnostic Laboratory
4291 Fieldhouse Drive
4112 Plant Sciences Building
College Park, MD 20742
About
Established in 1979, the University of Maryland Plant Diagnostic Laboratory (PDL) provides plant problem diagnosis in support of University of Maryland Extension programs in agriculture and horticulture.
The University of Maryland Plant Diagnostic Laboratory provides plant problem diagnostic support and information to Extension educators, growers, businesses and citizens. Priority is given to samples from commercial clients.
Home gardeners can submit photos and gardening questions to the UMD Home and Garden Information Center website HERE.
Since 2002, the lab has also been an active member of the National Plant Diagnostic Network, which links together land-grant university plant diagnostic laboratories for the purpose of rapid detection of exotic and invasive plant pest species which pose a threat to U.S. agriculture. Laboratory staff also conduct educational programs on plant pathology topics for various audiences, and prepare fact sheets and other materials related to plant disease management.
