Phytophthora Ramorum Nursery and/or Environs Survey

RESULTS OR BENEFITS EXPECTED We will collect survey data detailing the presence/absence of Phytophthora ramorum in samples taken from nurseries. The State Survey Coordinator will collect, process, and enter data into IPHIS and will generate reports. The Cooperator seeks to conduct a program which is expected to result in: • The safeguarding of Kentucky’s nursery industry against Phytophthora ramorum. • The safeguarding of Kentucky’s oak lumber industry. • Providing survey data about this disease in Kentucky and keeping the markets open for Kentucky’s nurseries and lumber industry. • Early detection and rapid response if the disease is found in the state. • Nursery conditions information entered into the IPHIS database. • Positive/negative data will be retained by the Cooperator and reported in the midyear and final reports.