13 undergraduates were supported through our Lockdown Bursary scheme 2020 to develop their skills in plant pathology. Exploring effective approaches to collating data and using technology to resolve plant health issues. Click here to see videos from the voices of some of the #FoodHeroes our society represents...
The British Society for Plant Pathology (BSPP) was founded in 1981 for the study and advancement of plant pathology. We support the professional interests of plant pathologists worldwide and provide information and communicate with our members via a newsletter, website and annual meeting. Read more here...
Read the thoughts of the invited speakers from the now
rescheduled ‘Our Plants, Our Future’ conference (now December 2021)
The BSPP produces resources to help promote the teaching of plant pathology from primary school up to university level. We have resources introducing plant pathogens for primary schools (Plant Doctors and Make a Plant Attacker) and more detailed content to help teach about major plant pathogens that are named on GCSE and A-level specifications.
The United Nations has declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH). The year is a once in a lifetime opportunity to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic development.... click here to read more
Welcome to
The British Society for Plant Pathology
We support the professional interests of plant pathologists worldwide. We organise regular scientific meetings, edit three international pathology journals and make funds available to members.
Upcoming Conferences
Plant Health Summit for Future Leaders – Royal Society of Biology
2nd March 2021 - 4th March 2021
Write Now! Residential course on popular writing about plant health
18th May 2021 - 20th May 2021
Oxon Hoath
BSPP2021 – Our Plants, Our Future – Presidential Conference
6th December 2021 - 8th December 2021
The University of Birmingham
BIFoR fifth annual (virtual) Community Meeting
27th January 2021 at 12:00 pm - 28th January 2021 at 12:00 pm UTC+0
VIRTUAL
Journals
The BSPP is responsible for editing three international peer-reviewed journals
Funds
The society provides funding for fellowships, travel and promotion
Education
Events promoting knowledge and excitement about plant pathology
Join us
BSPP members enjoy a number of exclusive benefits. Reduced rates for students!