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Tropical Research & Education Center

Tropical Research & Education Center

UF/IFAS TREC Plant Diagnostic Clinic


The PDC-TREC serves Florida southern counties through the diagnosis of commercial, homeowner, and extension plant diseases via samples submitted to the laboratory for turf, ornamentals, fruits, vegetables, and other plants.

We serve farmers, greenhouse producers, landscape contractors, turf managers, arborists, nurseries, and others in agriculture and the green industries.