TriCal Diagnostics Through TriCal Diagnostics, TriCal, Inc. provides advanced laboratory testing and diagnostic services that help growers make informed decisions with confidence. From plant disease identification to soil and water analysis, science and innovation are at the core of supporting crop health and agricultural success.
TriCal Diagnostics is a team of highly experienced plant pathology diagnosticians that has extensive knowledge of practical field plant pathology, microbiological and molecular identification techniques, plant pathology research, and production agriculture and horticulture.
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TriCal Diagnostics In agriculture, timing is everything. At TriCal Diagnostics, early and accurate detection helps prevent small issues from becoming major challenges. Our advanced testing capabilities enable us to identify pathogens and plant health issues before they visibly impact crop performance.
With faster insights and reliable results, growers can take proactive steps to protect yield and crop quality. Because better decisions start with better information
TriCal Diagnostics offers disease and plant problem identification services to growers, field personnel, pest control advisors, homeowners, the general public, and others throughout and beyond California. TriCal Diagnostics is a team that values service and provides accurate and timely diagnoses to clientele.
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What sets TriCal Diagnostics apart is the combination of scientific expertise and practical agricultural experience. We do more than generate laboratory results. We help interpret findings, provide context, and support decision-making throughout the growing season.
From early detection to ongoing crop support, TriCal Diagnostics serves as a trusted resource for plant health solutions.
For more information, go to www.tricaldiagnostics.com.
TriCal Diagnostics is a team of highly experienced plant pathology diagnosticians that has extensive knowledge of practical field plant pathology, microbiological and molecular identification techniques, plant pathology research, and production agriculture and horticulture.
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TriCal Diagnostics connects laboratory science with field performance. Our team of expert diagnosticians works closely with growers and crop advisors to accurately identify plant diseases and production challenges.
By pinpointing the source of an issue, we help provide direction and clarity so you can move forward with confidence. Strong diagnostics lead to stronger outcomes.
TriCal Diagnostics offers disease and plant problem identification services to growers, field personnel, pest control advisors, homeowners, the general public, and others throughout and beyond California. TriCal Diagnostics is a team that values service and provides accurate and timely diagnoses to clientele.
# Dr. Kristi Sanchez # TriCal Diagnostics # TriCal Inc. TriCal Diagnostics At TriCal Diagnostics, we prioritize accuracy in our diagnostic laboratory. Our expertise in advanced testing methods, combined with extensive experience in plant pathology, enables us to effectively identify issues related to plants, soil, and water. We utilize a range of techniques, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), and traditional culture analysis, to deliver clear and reliable results that empower growers to make informed management decisions.
TriCal Diagnostics is a team of highly experienced plant pathology diagnosticians that has extensive knowledge of practical field plant pathology, microbiological and molecular identification techniques, plant pathology research, and production agriculture and horticulture.
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After eight years of exceptional leadership, renowned plant pathologist Steve Koike is retiring from TriCal Diagnostics.
Under Steve’s direction, TCD became a trusted name in plant pathology—known for accurate results, practical insights, and service that growers rely on.
We’re proud to share that Dr. Hanane Stanghellini, TCD co-founder, will continue this legacy of excellence. Same team. Same methods. Same commitment to the agricultural community.
TriCal Diagnostics offers disease and plant problem identification services to growers, field personnel, pest control advisors, homeowners, the general public, and others throughout and beyond California. TriCal Diagnostics is a team that values service and provides accurate and timely diagnoses to clientele.
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Nematology is the scientific discipline concerned with the study of nematodes, or roundworms. There are beneficial nematodes that contribute to the soil and are involved in nutrient cycles that boost plant growth. But there are also bad, plant-parasitic nematodes, that have the power to ravage a crop and cause significant yield loss. Dr. Kristi Sanchez’s number one priority is to help growers identify and manage the bad ones so they harvest a healthy crop.
We recently had the chance to learn more about Dr. Kristi Sanchez’s path to becoming a Nematologist, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Explore her journey below, along with her valuable advice for anyone new to or interested in the field of Nematology. (Read More) TriCal Diagnostics 
May marked the start of Dr. Kristi Sanchez’s (our renowned Nematologist) busiest season, a kick-off to Spring field trials. This is the time to collect soil samples and monitor tree growth for our ongoing treatments. Here’s a breakdown of the trial sites Dr. Sanchez visited, including detailed insights into her work and that of the TriCal team at each location. (Read More)
