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• Timely and accurate diagnosis of plant pests, weeds, and diseases, and evaluation of seed quality and viability.
• Expert consultation for pest prevention programs and for external clientele.
• Services for the improvement of plant quality and for export of agricultural products.
• Cutting edge research on the identification and characterization of new pest and disease species, and on the methodologies to improve diagnostic procedures.
• Maintenance and curation of critical scientific resources, including the California State Collection of Arthropods, the Herbarium, the Seed Herbarium, and plant disease collections.