The DDIS is a UF/IFAS Extension platform that enables the rapid online submission and diagnosis of pest problems to help protect Florida agriculture. The system allows county Extension agents and authorized users throughout Florida to submit digital samples to UF/IFAS diagnostic laboratories, clinics, and specialists for rapid diagnosis. Authorized users may submit samples related to plant diseases, insects, weeds, mushrooms and fungi, invasive species, plant management, plant physiology, and nutrient-related problems.
Through online interactions between Extension agents and specialists, problems can be communicated quickly and assessed efficiently. Specialists across the state can perform diagnoses and identifications and provide best management practice recommendations to users. The archived DDIS database also serves as a valuable resource for research, educational programs, and classroom teaching.
Pests and plant diseases have the potential to seriously damage Florida's agriculture and food supply. DDIS provides a valuable tool to enhance the capacity for screening, early detection, monitoring, pest mapping, and rapid communication, helping protect Florida agriculture.
DDIS: Protecting Florida agriculture and beyond through rapid diagnosis.
