Genetic Testing

If you’re having difficulty properly identifying invasive Phragmites, there are some genetic testing/diagnostic services available in the U.S. See below:

Diagnostic Services

  • Doug Wendell, Ph.D, wendell@oakland.edu Oakland University, Rochester, MI: This lab conducts genetic testing to confirm the lineage of Phragmites.
  • Karen Mock, Ph.D, karen.mock@usu.edu Utah State University, Logan, UT: This lab conducts genetic testing to confirm the lineage of Phragmites.