{"id":32674,"date":"2025-03-21T08:51:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T12:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=32674"},"modified":"2025-09-17T13:11:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T17:11:25","slug":"ppdl-2024-annual-report-enhancing-plant-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/ppdl-2024-annual-report-enhancing-plant-health\/","title":{"rendered":"PPDL’s 2024 Annual Report – Enhancing Plant Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory (PPDL) proudly presents its latest Annual Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the year’s most significant insights, diagnostics, and trends. This essential document covers critical topics such as spruce-tordon uptake, hosta virus X, ophiostoma ulmi, diamond back moth, lettuce slime mold, and bentgrass dollar spot. As an indispensable resource for growers, researchers, and the public, PPDL remains at the forefront of providing expert analysis on plant diseases, insect identification, and environmental concerns throughout Indiana and beyond.<\/p>\n

Visit the PPDL Annual Reports webpage<\/a> to find the 2024 report and view past reports.<\/p>\n

About PPDL:<\/strong>
\nThe Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory (PPDL)<\/a> remains dedicated to helping protect Indiana\u2019s agriculture, the green industry, and individual landscapes, by providing rapid and reliable diagnostic services for plant disease and pest problems. PPDL also provides appropriate pest management strategies and diagnostics training. They are a participating member lab in the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN), a consortium of Land Grant University diagnostic laboratories established to help protect our nation\u2019s plant biosecurity infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Resources:<\/strong>
\nFind an Arborist<\/a>, International Society of Arboriculture
\nDiseases in Hardwood Tree Plantings<\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension’s resource center
\nFifty Common Trees of Indiana<\/a>
\nAn Introduction to Trees of Indiana<\/a>
\nShrubs and Woody Vines of Indiana and the Midwest<\/a>, The Education Store
\nTree Installation: Process and Practices<\/a>, The Education Store
\n<\/u>Forest Improvement Handbook<\/a>, The Education Store
\nInvasive Species<\/a>, Playlist, Purdue Extension – FNR YouTube Channel
\nReport Invasive Species<\/a>, Purdue Invasive Species
\nWhat are invasive species and why should I care?<\/a>, Got Nature? Blog, Purdue Extension \u2013 Forestry and Natural Resources
\nIndiana Department of Natural Resources: Invasive Species<\/a>
\nIndiana Invasive Species Council<\/a>
\nID That Tree<\/a>, Purdue Extension-FNR YouTube playlist
\nTree Defect Identification<\/a>, The Education Store
\nTree Wound and Healing<\/a>, Got Nature? Blog, Purdue Extension \u2013 Forestry and Natural Resources<\/p>\n

Purdue Plant & Pest Diagnostic Laboratory (PPDL)<\/a>
\nPurdue Botany and Plant Pathology<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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