U-scout program of the University of Florida

This program hosts DATABASES of images of disease symptoms of vegetable and ornamental crops captured from farms, home gardens and natural habitats in Florida. Majority of the plant samples were tested and validated by University of Florida plant pathologists. The image collection dates back to early 2000s, and currently includes 12,000+ macroscopic, and 23,000+ microscopic images. A sub-set of the images are presented here.

The goal of the program is to educate Florida extension agents, crop consultants, master gardners, industry personnel, and general public about the key symptoms caused by plant pathogens. The funding for the program came from a grant from the office of the Dean for Extension, Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida (2011 - 2012), and a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (2013 - 2016).

If you are interested in a donation to support the U-scout program please reach out to Dr. Mathews Paret at paret@ufl.edu. Your investment will help us conduct research and provide the latest knowledge towards protecting Florida and U.S Agriculture from destructive plant pathogens.  

2025

Department of Plant Pathology