Barbara received her Master's degree in plant pathology from Colorado State University in 1999. During her studies and after graduation she worked as the diagnostician in the Plant Identification and Diagnostic Service at Colorado State. Barbara's responsibilities at Iowa State University will include providing diagnosis of plant problems submitted to the Plant Disease Clinic, preparing timely Extension publications, and conducting Extension programs that draw on Clinic information and experience. She will also have primary responsibility for questions relating to turfgrass diseases. A good sample and detailed background information are important for plant problem diagnosis.
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In many cases, this is the county extension office. There is a box on the form that can be checked if the report should be mailed directly to the owner. Boxes of various sizes, a bubble packet, and mailing labels can be ordered from Extension Distribution. Please include a check or money order payable to Iowa State University. Prepared by Paula Flynn , Department of Plant Pathology Iowa State University , Ames, Iowa.