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National Plant Diagnostic Network

Mission of the National Plant

Diagnostic Network

McKellar. December 2006. Update, August 2008. NPDN Publication No. 0015

Adapted for FIRST DETECTOR training in Texas by K. Ong Updated, June 2013

MODULE 1 – Mission of the NPDN

Maintain profitability of

crop production

Need for Plant Biosecurity

Invasive species cost $ billions/year

Maintain security of food production

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Impact of Introduced Pathogens

Late Blight of Potato in Ireland

Dutch Elm Disease and Chestnut Blight in North America

Historical High Impact Epidemics

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Impact of Introduced Insects

Recently Introduced Insects •  Asian Longhorn Beetle

Ø Its impact could surpass Dutch Elm Disease and Chestnut Blight

• Emerald Ash Borer • Soybean Aphid

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Is Ag Bio-Terrorism a Real Threat?

Britain: extensive anticrop research

1940’s-60’s

U.S. developed agricultural bioweapons until 1969

USSR: production capability for plant and animal pathogens

1915-1917 Germans allegedly

attempted to use a wheat fungus during WWI

1962-1997/Cuba (21 accusations; one formal

complaint) Tobacco blue mold

Sugarcane rust

Agricultural bio-weapons programs are not new: the threat is real

MODULE 1 – Mission of the NPDN

9/11 and Aftermath Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) formed in 2002.

Initial efforts focused on developing resources for Fire and Police Depts. and Hospitals

A year later, plant and animal production was recognized to be at risk.

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Agricultural Bioterrorism Act of 2002

•  Federal Register, December 13, 2002 •  Possession, Use and Transfer of Biological

Agents and Toxins. •  Lists Select Agent Pathogens for Animals and

Plants. –  7 CFR Part 331

• Agricultural research, Laboratories, Plant diseases and pests, Reporting and record keeping requirements.

–  9 CFR Part 121 • Agricultural research, Animal diseases, Laboratories, Medical

research, Reporting and record keeping requirements.

MODULE 1 – Mission of the NPDN National Animal & Plant Diagnostic Laboratory Networks Animal Network Plant Network Information Center

Cornell University

Animal-Satellite Regional Plant

Diagnostic Hub

Washington State University

Animal-Satellite

Rollins Laboratory,

North Carolina Animal-Satellite

UC Davis Regional Plant

Diagnostic Hub Animal-Core

Texas A&M University

Animal-Core

Kansas State University

Regional Plant Diagnostic Hub

University of Florida

Regional Plant Diagnostic Hub

Michigan State University

Regional Plant Diagnostic Hub

NAPIS

Iowa State University

Animal-Satellite

North-central Region

Southern Region

Northeastern Region

Colorado State University

Animal Core

University of Arizona

Animal-Satellite

Louisiana State University

Animal-Satellite

University of Georgia

Animal-Core

University Of Wisconsin Animal-Core

Oklahoma State University

Animal Diagnostic Support

Texas Tech University

Plant Diagnostic Support

Florida Diagnostic Laboratory

Animal - Satellite

NVSL

Western Region

NVSL – Nat'l’ Vet Science Lab NAPIS – Nat'l Ag Pest Info System

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What Does NPDN Look Like?

Western Plant Diagnostic Network University of California, Davis Great Plains

Diagnostic Network Kansas State University

South Eastern Plant Diagnostic Network University of Florida

North Central Plant Diagnostic Network

Michigan State University

North Eastern Plant Diagnostic Network Cornell University

NPDN Database Purdue University

NPDN: Founded 6/2002 USDA/CSREES

Apologies to Alaska, Hawaii, PR and Guam

NPDN: Founded 6/2002 USDA/Founded 6/2002 USDA/CSREES CSREES

NPDN: Founded 6/2002 USDA/H

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Enhance national agricultural security by quickly detecting and identifying introduced pests and pathogens.

NPDN Mission

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Method

•  Create a nationwide network of land-grant universities

•  Provide training to first detectors and diagnosticians

•  Establish protocols for reporting to responders and decision makers

MODULE 1 – Mission of the NPDN

Network Responsibilities • Outbreak detection and identification • Secure communications system • Information storage and management • Data analysis • Reporting and alerts • Training

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Your role as a First Detector

• Be alert to the unusual or different • Receive NPDN First Detector or First

Detector Educator training • Be placed on a national notification

registry of First Detectors • Receive pest alerts and other relevant

updates

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Acknowledgments

•  Some of the material for this presentation was adapted from the NPDN core Module 1 –  Holmes, G., K. Wright, H. Beck, and T. Creswell. (February

2004, updated 2006). Module 1: The NPDN Mission and Agricultural Biosecurity. Available currently on the NPDN Training and Education Subcommittee page http://www.npdn.org/ login and password required.

•  Some of the material for this presentation was adapted from a modified version of the NPDN Core Module 1 by Dr. Jim Stack, Kansas State University.

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Author •  Mary McKellar, mem40@cornell.edu

Education and Training Coordinator, NEPDN, Cornell University

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Publication Details •  This publication can be used for non-profit,

educational use only purposes. Photographers retain copyright to photographs or other images contained in this publication as cited. This material was developed as a core training module for NPDN First Detector Training. Authors and the website should be properly cited. Images or photographs should also be properly cited and credited to the original source.

•  Publication Number: 0015 •  Publication Date: December 2006

Opportunities for �other First Detector training online

Kevin Ong Associate Professor & Extension Specialist Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab

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Why First Detector training? •  Objective: give a base level of

skills & knowledge regarding plant biosecurity to First Detectors

•  First Detectors may be called on to assist in a crop/plant biosecurity event.

You are our eyes and ears in the field!!!

E-learning modules

•  E-learning modules have interactive features such as quizzes, games and/or short videos.

•  Must complete final quiz with a 70% or better to receive certificate of completion

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Benefits of E-Learning module •  Anytime and anywhere learning

experience

•  Content of training materials is peer review on a regular basis (latest information)

•  Competency and completion of material is recognized

Online e-learning module example

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Core CBC Module: Monitoring for High Risk Pests Online e-learning module example

Core CBC Module: Diagnosing Plant Problems

Online e-learning module example

Core CBC Module: Submitting Diagnostic Samples

Online e-learning module example

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Core CBC Module: Photography for Diagnosis

Online e-learning module example

Core CBC Module: Disease and Pest Scenarios

Online e-learning module example

Special Topic Module: Chilli Thrips

Online e-learning module example

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Special Topic Module: Ralstonia solanacearum

Online e-learning module example

Opportunities for �other First Detector training online

Kevin Ong Associate Professor & Extension Specialist Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab