Source: Yi-Yuan Chuang, Director of Plant Teaching Hospital, NCHU
        Chih-En Wu, Research Assistant of Plant Teaching Hospital, NCHU

The Plant Teaching Hospital of National Chung Hsing University, established in 2018, stands as an indispensable unit of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). This innovative institution synergizes the efforts from the Departments of Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Soil and Environmental Sciences to foster local agricultural development and establish sustainable farming practices.

^{►Interdisciplinary support from varius field experts.}

Comprehensive Diagnostic Services
The primary mission of the Plant Teaching Hospital is to provide expert diagnostic services and tailored plant care recommendations for agricultural practitioners. Farmers can either bring their ailing crops directly to our facility or request on-site expert evaluations. Following thorough assessments, our specialists offer strategic advice on pest management and cultivation enhancement techniques.

^{►Farmers bring ailing crops, to the hospital for diagnosis.}

National Plant Health Surveillance
The Plant Teaching Hospital also plays a crucial role in conducting national plant disease and pest monitoring surveys. These efforts are instrumental in preventing the invasion of harmful exotic species, mitigating the occurrence and spread of domestic crop diseases and pests, and maintaining a robust and healthy agricultural production environment.

^{►Farmers bring ailing crops, to the hospital for diagnosis.}

Promoting Sustainable Agricultural Practices
In its commitment to sustainable agriculture, the Plant Teaching Hospital aims to provide guidance on the judicious use of agricultural chemicals, introduce safer, environmentally-friendly materials, and advocate for the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies.

^{►Guiding the farmers on the proper use of pesticides is one of the Plant Teaching Hospital's services.}

Educational Collaboration and Professional Development
The Plant Teaching Hospital maintains strong collaborative ties with NCHU's Master Program in Plant Medicine and the Good Agricultural Practice of CANR. Through these partnerships, the Plant Teaching Hospital offers hands-on case diagnosis training and immersive field internships. The state-of-the-art botanical diagnostic center serves as a training hub for aspiring and practicing plant health professionals. These educational initiatives significantly contribute to enhancing the professional competence of personnel in the agricultural sector.

^{►Staff at the Plant Teaching Hospital monitors the extent of damage caused by the invasive pest Fall Armyworm.}

By bridging academic expertise with practical agricultural challenges, the Plant Teaching Hospital of National Chung Hsing University continues to be at the forefront of agricultural innovation, education, and sustainable development in Taiwan.

^{►The Plant Teaching Hospital provides professional skills training for plant doctors.}