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The Plant Clinic at NIBIO is a diagnostic laboratory that offers identification of various plant pests and pathogens. A correct diagnosis forms the basis for assessing appropriate measures against the pest or pathogen.
Planteklinikken Analyser
Executive Officer
(+47) 452 11 439 planteklinikken@nibio.no Office Location: Ås H7
Request form for nematode analysis can be found on the nematode topic page.
Requisition form
Price list (Norwegian)
Plant clinic phone number:
452 11 439.
Telephone service is availiable mon-fri. 09:00-14:00
E-mail: planteklinikken@nibio.no
Shipping address:
NIBIO Planteklinikken
Høgskolevegen 7,
1433 Ås
The online resources below provide more information about plant pests and pathogens:
Plant Health Regulation (Lovdata)
The Plant Protection Encyclopedia describes the biology of plant pests (insects, plant diseases and weeds) and provides an overview of control measures.
VIPS Agriculture is an advisory and warning service developed in cooperation with Norwegian Agricultural Advisory Service, providing alerts and forecasts for attacks by plant pests and indicating damage thresholds.
The Plant Protection Guide is a database of all approved plant protection products and their areas of use in Norway. It includes links to the product labels.
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority – regulations on plants and plant production in Norway
The Plant Clinic is the sample reception and processing unit for the Division of Biotechnology and Plant Health. We diagnose plant pests and pathogens for the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, private enterprises, plant producers, importers, and garden owners.
Our services include:
The Division of Biotechnology and Plant Health, employ some of Norway’s leading researchers on plant pests and pathogens. They study and monitor plant diseases, pests, and weeds and how plants can be kept healthy. They also support the Plant Clinic and provide an expert basis for the diagnosis of plant pests and pathogens.
The Plant Clinic accepts all types of samples. You do not need to know which type of pest or pathogen is affecting your plants to send us samples. You can read more about specific pests and analytical services on our Norwegian site.
The sampling guides below describe how to collect samples for submission to the Plant Clinic. When sending the sample and include a completed request form or we will not be able to analyse your sample. For nematodes, please use the dedicated request form available on the nematode topic page found through our Norwegian site.
The price list and request forms are located on the left-hand side of this page.
Sampling guide-Plants (Norwegian)
Sampling guide-Nematodes (Norwegian)
Sampling guide-Insects (Norwegian)
Sampling guide-Phytophthora soil samples (Norwegian)
We also accept sludge and water samples. Please package the samples securely to prevent leakage or damage during transport.
Send parcels as a business shipment to avoid long transit times. Standard parcels may take up to one week to arrive. We are not open on weekends. Do not send parcels containing live organisms on a Friday, as they will not be processed until Monday.
Reporting of findings of quarantine pests and pathogens:
The Food Act (§ 6) states that suspicion of plant pests or pathogens that may have significant societal consequences shall be reported to the Norwegian Food Safety Authority. Societal consequences include both environmental and economic consequences. As a reference laboratory for the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, NIBIO is required to report all positive findings of quarantine pests and pathogens.
Compensation in the event of findings of serious pests or pathogens
In the event of findings of serious pests or pathogens, it is possible to receive compensation. Visit the Norwegian Food Safety Authority's website for more information.
Research and development projects:
In R&D projects that require our diagnostic expertise, NIBIO participates as a collaboration partner and not through the Plant Clinic service. Please contact one of our research managers within plant health for further clarification.
Data storage
Sample information is stored at NIBIO in an access-controlled database. By signing the requisition form, consent is given for results and sample material to be used for research purposes, unless another agreement has been made. In the event of publication of data, the sample material will be anonymized so that the sample or analysis results cannot be traced back to the submitter of the sample. Please inform the Plant Clinic if you do not want your sample to be used for research purposes.
