The University of Missouri Plant Diagnostic Clinic will offer Missouri producers free testing for five wheat viruses during 2024, said Peng Tian, director of the clinic.
The clinic will test for wheat streak mosaic virus, wheat spindle streak mosaic virus, soil-borne wheat mosaic virus, barley yellow dwarf virus and cereal yellow dwarf virus.
A partnership with the MU Extension Field Crop Pathology programs allows tests to be free. Usually the service fee is $65 per sample, Tian said.
When submitting samples for virus tests, include an address and wheat variety for each sample. It is important to follow the sample collection and submission guidelines to ensure sample quality, Tian said.
For information about collecting and submitting samples, visit the MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic website at http://muext.us/PlantClinic.
