Plant Health Services Division

Protecting crops through advanced diagnostics, integrated pest management, and innovative plant health solutions.

Plant health diagnostics

Our Services

Comprehensive plant health services backed by decades of research and expertise

Plant Disease Diagnosis
Comprehensive diagnostic services for bacterial, fungal, and viral diseases
  • Laboratory analysis
  • Field diagnosis
  • Pathogen identification
  • Treatment recommendations
Pest Management
Integrated pest management solutions for sustainable crop protection
  • Pest identification
  • IPM strategies
  • Biological control
  • Monitoring systems
Nematology Services
Specialized nematode diagnosis and management solutions
  • Nematode identification
  • Population assessment
  • Management strategies
  • Soil analysis
Plant Health Clinic
Walk-in diagnostic services for farmers and extension agents
  • Quick diagnosis
  • Expert consultation
  • Treatment advice
  • Follow-up support

Advanced Diagnostic Services

Our state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory provides rapid and accurate identification of plant diseases, pests, and disorders using both traditional and molecular techniques.

Laboratory Analysis

Comprehensive pathogen identification and characterization

Molecular Diagnostics

DNA-based detection for accurate pathogen identification

Rapid Response

Emergency diagnostic services for disease outbreaks

Diagnostic equipment

Research Activities

Cutting-edge research to develop innovative plant health solutions

Disease Resistance Breeding

Disease Resistance Breeding

Developing crop varieties with enhanced disease resistance

Biological Control

Biological Control

Research on beneficial organisms for pest and disease control

Epidemiology Studies

Epidemiology Studies

Understanding disease cycles and spread patterns

Molecular Diagnostics

Molecular Diagnostics

Advanced molecular techniques for pathogen detection

Our Expert Team

Meet the specialists dedicated to protecting your crops

Dr. Patricia Mukamuri

Division Head - Plant Health Services

Plant Pathology, Disease Management

Dr. Robert Chinyama

Senior Plant Pathologist

Fungal Diseases, Molecular Diagnostics

Dr. Grace Mutasa

Nematologist

Plant Parasitic Nematodes, IPM

Mr. David Mpofu

Entomologist

Insect Pest Management, Biological Control

Need Plant Health Support?

Contact our Plant Health Services Division for expert diagnosis and solutions

Emergency Hotline

+263 77 123 4567

Email Support

planthealth@kutsaga.co.zw

Visit Our Clinic

Kutsaga Research Station