The mission of the clinic is to provide accurate, timely answers and management recommendations to plant health questions and problems encountered by the citizens of Missouri. Management recommendations reflect research-based results and an integrated pest management philosophy.

The mission is accomplished through:

Daily operation of the clinic
- Most samples submitted through the mail, some digital image submissions and personally delivered samples
  - 25 percent of samples submitted through regional extension specialists
  - 75 percent of samples submitted through other agencies, businesses or by private citizens
Plant pathology education
- Training to extension specialists
- Master Gardener training
- Contributions to newsletters
- Conferences and short courses
- Other invited seminars and presentations

Updated 8/23/07