Diagnostic Laboratory Plantprotect Dr. A. Mavridis, Dr. I. SchröderGöttingen Collection of Phytopathogenic BacteriaOur diagnostic laboratory investigates and diagnoses disease pattern on all prevalent cultivated plants, on seeds and harvest products, caused by phytopathogenic bacteria, fungi or abiotic factors. As standard methods for the identification and differentiation of the pathogens, microbiological, biochemical, physical and modern molecularbiological detection techniques, besides microscopy, are being used. These investigations constitute the basis for the recommendation of effective plant protection measures. Our Göttingen Collection of Phytopathogenic Bacteria (GSPB), widely known beyond Germany, enables us to identify specifically and surely bacterial pathogens with the aid of authentic reference strains. Together with the pathogenic fungi of our extensive collection, we conduct on all cultures related to agriculture, vegetable and ornamental cultures resistance as well as pesticids tests.