Golden Nematode Program Manual - Phytosanitary Resources

Appendix A: Forms and Worksheets
PPQ Form 391, Specimens for Determination
TABLE A-1-20 Instructions for Completing PPQ Form 391, Specimens for Determination (continued)
Block
Instructions
13 PLANT PARTS AFFECTED LEAVE blank
14 PEST DISTRIBUTION
PLACE an X in the appropriate block
FEW/COMMON/ABUNDANT/EXTREME
15 INSECTS/NEMATODES/MOLLUSKS PLACE an X in the NEMOTODES box to indicate type of specimen
NUMBER SUBMITTED
ENTER the number of specimens submitted as ALIVE or DEAD
under the appropriate stage (i.e., CYSTS)
16 SAMPLING METHOD LIST “Soil sample”
17 TYPE OF TRAP AND LURE LIST “Samples”
18 TRAP NUMBER LIST the soil sample numbers
19 PLANT PATHOLOGY-PLANT SYMPTOMS If applicable, check appropriate box; otherwise LEAVE blank
20 WEED DENSITY LEAVE blank; not applicable
21 WEED GROWTH STAGE LEAVE blank; not applicable
22 REMARKS If PROMPT or URGENT identification is required, indicate and give
a brief explanation
23 TENTATIVE DETERMINATION LIST the quantity of suspected golden cysts being sent; and DET:
[initials and last name] for tentative determination
24 DETERMINATION AND NOTES (Not for Field
Use)
LEAVE blank; will be completed by the official identifier
Distribution
Distribute PPQ Form 391 as follows:
1. Retain Part 1 at the Work Unit file.
2. Send Parts 2, 3, 4, and 5 to the official golden nematode
identifier.
3. Place a Part 6 in the program file.
4. If confirmed as a non-infested field (negative survey), then file
Part 2 in the county file folder. If the field is numbered with a
Roman numeral, file in the field folder (i.e., Upstate NY).
5. If confirmed as an infested field (positive survey), then attach
PPQ Form 391 to PPQ Form 312, and file in the infested field
folder.
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