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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

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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.

Julianna Piat talks Dutch Elm Disease (BSPP Plant Pathology Promotion Fund)

(Published: 24th February 2021)

CABI QUIZ FEB 2021 – 10 questions put together by CABI on plant pathogen diagnostics

(Published: 18th February 2021)

Uncovering the diversity of Soybean rust in East Africa – ‘Plant Pathology’ Highlight

(Published: 15th February 2021)

Winners have been chosen for the BSPP Infographics Student Competition 2020

(Published: 12th February 2021)

Aspergillus niger, the causal agent of black mould disease in date fruits, infects and colonizes flowers and young fruitlets

(Published: 4th March 2021)

An ERF121 transcription factor from Brassica oleracea is a target for the conserved TALeffectors from different Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris strains

(Published: 4th March 2021)

New Disease Reports is now published by Wiley & Sons LTD. See the latest articles here

(Published: 4th March 2021)

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Upcoming Conferences

Write Now! Residential course on popular writing about plant health

18th May 2021 - 20th May 2021

Oxon Hoath

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BSPP2021 – Our Plants, Our Future – Presidential Conference (OPOF)

6th December 2021 - 8th December 2021

The University of Birmingham

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Xylella Awareness Week Workshop with BRIGIT | PlantNetwork

5th March 2021 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm GMT

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The BSPP is responsible for editing three international peer-reviewed journals

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The society provides funding for fellowships, travel and promotion

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Education

Events promoting knowledge and excitement about plant pathology

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BSPP members enjoy a number of exclusive benefits. Reduced rates for students!

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Retweet on TwitterBritish Society for Plant Pathology Retweeted
3rd March 2021

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This #WorldWildlifeDay, we are imagining a #WorldWithoutNature

At #COP26, the world must come together to deal with the linked challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Learn about our nature campaign:
👉 https://bit.ly/3lig5i1

#TogetherForOurPlanet

Retweet on TwitterBritish Society for Plant Pathology Retweeted
3rd March 2021

The future of GB plant health by @plantchief at @RoyalSocBio #rsbplanthealthsummit Healthy plants are valuable for society. The cost of plant pest/disease outbreaks is enormous: £2m to eradicate asian longhorn beetle, ash dieback estimated to cost £15b! #planthealth

3rd March 2021

The conversation continues today
Building on the #dream of #collaboration and #networking

#RSBPlantHealthSummit #PlantHealth #IYPH

@creativeconnec

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