What does CDL mean in DISEASES

The Cereal Disease Laboratory (CDL) is a specialized laboratory at the University of Minnesota that focuses on diagnosing and studying cereal diseases. The CDL team conducts research on the identification, characterization, and management of cereal pathogens, such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes. The laboratory also provides diagnostic services to farmers, researchers, and industry professionals to help them identify and manage cereal diseases.

The CDL diagnoses a wide range of cereal diseases, including:

• Fungal diseases (e.g., Fusarium head blight, leaf rust, stem rust)
• Bacterial diseases (e.g., bacterial leaf streak, bacterial blight)
• Viral diseases (e.g., barley yellow dwarf virus, wheat streak mosaic virus)
• Nematode diseases (e.g., cereal cyst nematode, root-lesion nematode)

To submit samples to the CDL for diagnosis, you can follow these steps:

1. Collect representative samples of the affected plants.
2. Fill out a sample submission form and include it with your samples.
3. Ship your samples to the CDL at the address provided on the sample submission form.
4. The CDL will analyze your samples and provide you with a diagnostic report.

The diagnostic report will include information on the disease(s) identified in your samples, as well as recommendations for management. If you have any questions about the report, you can contact the CDL staff for clarification.

Using the CDL's diagnostic services can provide several benefits, including:

• Accurate identification of cereal diseases
• Timely diagnosis to minimize crop losses
• Targeted management recommendations based on the specific disease(s) identified
• Improved decision-making for disease management