Dr. John Bonkowski, Plant Disease Diagnostician at Purdue University
Dr. John Bonkowski is a plant disease diagnostician at the Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory (PPDL). Prior to arriving to Purdue, he received a Doctor of Plant Medicine from the University of Florida. While at UF, he worked as an assistant diagnostician at the UF Plant Diagnostic Center. Prior to Purdue, John worked at the Missouri Department of Agriculture as a plant health specialist, working as a plant problem diagnostician, and performing nursery inspections for phytosanitary certification, and assisting other inspectors.
Purdue Extension .... Plant & Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
Purdue Extension offers research-based information and expertise to millions of Hoosiers — linking the research performed at Purdue University to innovative lifelong learning opportunities in all 92 counties. Our Educators, Specialists, and volunteers tailor programs at the county level to offer practical, relevant solutions to regional issues and improve the quality of life for current and future generations. They also partner with key decision-makers, organizations, businesses, and schools to develop, implement, and sustain these programs, in addition to providing community resources and expertise. We’re part of the Cooperative Extension Service, one of the nation’s largest providers of scientific research-based information and education. This network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture serves U.S. communities and counties in four program areas: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Health & Human Sciences, Community Development, and 4-H Youth Development.
The Purdue University Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory works to diagnose plant diseases and identify insects, plants and weeds and other plant and pest problems. This service is provided for the specialists and county extension educators of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service and Purdue University's research faculty, staff, and students as well as for private businesses and citizens of Indiana.