​Plant diseases are affected by pathogens, susceptible hosts, environment, and time. From an evening spent in Osaka, Japan, it is clear that friendships forged in the study of plant diseases and tied to APS are undimmed by time and distance but instead are nurtured by shared experiences, care, and genuine concern for each other. It is a wonderful life.

​Applications for the 2024 I. E. Melhus Graduate Student and Schroth Faces of the Future Symposia are being accepted through March 15. Applications for the 2024 OPSR Plant Pathology Experiential and OIP Global Experience Program Funds are being accepted through March 30. Learn more and apply today!

​​The APS Office of International Programs is seeking contributions from early-career investigators demonstrating exceptional proficiency in global plant pathology research. Submissions are now open—showcase your dedication to advancing global plant pathology and apply today!

Share your latest research and insights with fellow Plant Health 2024 attendees. Submit your abstract by March 15 for a chance to showcase your expertise and contribute to the dynamic discussions shaping the future of plant health.​

​Our highly popular Seed Pathology Fundamentals: Regional to Global Implications Course is now available on demand! Enroll today to complete the course on your own timeline.

​​Make plans to attend the joint meeting of the APS Pacific Division and the 69th Conference on Soilborne Plant Pathogens March 26–28, 2024, in Corvallis, OR.

​Phytopathology News is spotlighting members of the APS Leadership Institute who are serving in leadership roles within APS. This month get to know Nik Grünwald.

​Get to know Rashmi Pokhrel, our featured graduate student of the month!

​​The APS Graduate Student Committee encourages graduate student members to apply to be featured in a Phytopathology News a spotlight article. Submit your application for consideration!

​​The disastrous consequences confronted after the importation of foreign pathogens into new areas have been well documented in plant pathology. In contrast, there also are examples of plant pathogens native to a certain area but undiscovered until damage was noted on newly introduced host plants. This is the story of an obscure, but fascinating, disease, yellow wilt disease of sugar beet, that was unknown until sugar beet production was attempted in South America.

​​Ashley Nelson, recipient of the 2023 Steven C. Nelson Early Career Development Fellowship, reports on her activities and opportunities supported by the fellowship, including her presentation at the 2023 IS-MPMI Congress and time spent at the Williams lab at the Australian National University.

​​​Since 2015, the University of Florida (UF) has invited faculty members to address graduates at its commencement exercises. Dr. Natalia Peres, professor of plant pathology, is the first plant pathologist to deliver a commencement address at UF. Learn more about Dr. Peres, her work on strawberry plant pathology, and the importance of putting out your "runners."

​Stay current on trends and hear from leading plant pathologists about emerging plant diseases, the latest research findings and methodologies, careers in plant pathology, and much more.

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Award, Career Development, Degree, In Memoriam, and Seminar Notices.​

​​Check out the latest research highlights and trends in the field of plant pathology.