Ddis.ifas.ufl.edu Website Review

Note: Images of lower leaf surface of daylily at 60X and 125X magnification. Note: The pathogen was grown on culture media Acidified Potato Dextrose Agar. The spores were obtained with a tape mount which was stained with Lactophenol Blue and viewed with a compound scope at 40x. Sample Location: Milton, Florida, USA Photographer: Theresa Friday Sample Location: Puerto Rico, USA Photographer: Consuelo Estévez Sample Type: Plant Disease Sample Location: Apopka,Florida, USA is designed specifically for university agricultural specialists and diagnostic laboratories or clinics. DDIS provides a collaboration and communication platform for first detectors, extension specialists and diagnosticians to share information on plant insects and diseases. The system uses field data and digital media as tools for enhancement of diagnosis of plant diseases, insects, weeds, invasive species, plant Through interactions on the Internet between extension agents and specialists, problems can be communicated immediately and as*essed. Specialists around the state can perform diagnosis and identification and provide the best management practice recommendations to the users. The archived DDIS database becomes a resource for research, educational programs, and clas*room teaching. The threat of pests and plant diseases has the potential to seriously damage our agriculture and food supply. The DDIS can be used as a tool to enhance the capacity for screening, early detection, monitoring, pest mapping, and rapid communication to protect agriculture. © University of Florida For questions or comments contact DDIS webmaster