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...

Stories from Sierra Leone;
let's get personal, says Eric Boa

Read the thoughts of the invited speakers from the now
rescheduled ‘Our Plants, Our Future’ conference (now February 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

Chelsea Flower Show in Lockdown...

Plant Pathologists in Action

A fresh look: farmer peer review – blog post by Eric Boa