NPDN 2007 Meeting - The Great Plains Diagnostic Network: Protecting Natural and Agricultural Plant Systems in the Heartland

NPDN National Meeting 2007

Poster Abstract

The Great Plains Diagnostic Network: Protecting Natural and Agricultural Plant Systems in the Heartland

Authors: JAMES P. STACK

Affiliations: Kansas State University

The Great Plains Diagnostic Network (GPDN) was established as one of the five regional networks of the National Plant Diagnostic Network. GPDN comprises nine states over a vast area of the Unites States. The GPDN region is complex and variable with respect to climate. The accomplishments of GPDN since 2002 are similar to those of other regions, including, the establishment of an effective communications system, the implementation of a web-enabled microscopy system in all GPDN diagnostic labs, the adoption of a standard lab management software system (Plant Diagnostic Information System), the successful completion of preparedness exercises in all GPDN states, the development and implementation of several training opportunities for GPDN diagnosticians, the development and implementation of several training programs for first detectors, and the sharing of expertise throughout the region.

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