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Study and Conservation of Native Plant Pathogens on Wild Plants

15th August 2020

Comment by David Ingram, Past President & Honorary Member, BSPP.  I congratulate Nichola Hawkins, Fay Newbery and @wildflower_hour on the launch …

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Wild plant diseases: Floral foes or biodiversity builders?

13th August 2020

Many plant pathologists spend their working lives trying to achieve durable and sustainable control of destructive pathogens of agricultural crops, …

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Oak powdery mildew – a story of invasion and host-jumping

12th August 2020

One of the diseases that people are going to find a lot of in summer, is powdery mildew. This normally …

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A new normal – Life after COVID19 has brought challenges across the world

5th August 2020

Life after COVID19 has brought challenges across the world and to every member of the BSPP. Many scientists have been …

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Rosalind Franklin 100 Years – Today is the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Rosalind Franklin

25th July 2020

Today is the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Rosalind Franklin, being the first to define the structure of Tobacco …

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Superbugs of the Plant Health World

15th July 2020

Before Covid-19 took over the news, health headlines were frequently warning of the growing threat of superbugs. Disease-causing bacteria have …

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Knowledge Exchange Goes Virtual

10th July 2020

For many plant pathologists in the UK, now would be the season of field events, agricultural and horticultural shows. These …

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Stories from Sierra Leone – let’s get personal, says Eric Boa

4th June 2020

One of the advantages of working for CABI, at least for me, was the opportunity to visit new countries.  Not …

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Chelsea Flower Show in Lockdown, Plant Pathologists in Action

20th May 2020

This week, the International Year of Plant Health would have been highlighted at one of the biggest flower shows in …

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Plant Doctor Heal Thyself – beware of giving advice that you don’t follow yourself, says Eric Boa

4th May 2020

I’ve had lots of moments when my white beard, PhD and height suggest I know more about crop protection than …

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Come together: why isn’t One Health more concerned about plant health asks Eric Boa

24th April 2020

I’ve been intrigued by the number of professors of global (public) health who’ve appeared recently in the media, offering their …

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A Long Slog: Going for Gates. The ups & downs, blind alleys & diversions encountered in preparing a major project proposal | blog by Eric Boa

15th April 2020

Since it began in 2000, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has built an impressive portfolio of projects. Although …

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Sisyphus and the Tome – the uphill struggle of revising a textbook, and why it’s worth it | blog by John Lucas

9th April 2020

When I moved from Nottingham to Long Ashton in 1994 it marked a big change in my life and responsibilities, …

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

31st March 2020

I took this picture of a farmer weeding maize in Mojotorillo, Bolivia back in 2005. A fresh look reveals things …

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Plant Pathologists: Where do we come from? A BSPP blog post written by Jennie Brierley

27th March 2020

I initially pursued a career as a Marine Biologist. After a BSc in Marine Biology at Liverpool University I headed …

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Future plant pathologists – A BSPP blog post written by Eric Boa

22nd March 2020

British Science Week managed to squeeze itself in before the enforced closure of schools this week. I volunteered to speak …

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And we’re off (again) – reviving the BSPP Blogs

18th May 2019

The launch of the new BSPP website offers a new opportunity to revive the blog. I’ll be submitting regular articles …

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Coffee, coffee, coffee: because coffee deserves your attention – A BSPP blog post written by Dr Helen Fones

3rd November 2016

Everyone in science knows the importance of coffee.  If you don’t drink it yourself, you surely know many who do.  …

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The true impact of plant diseases – A BSPP blog post written by Dr Eric Boa

6th October 2016

We take it for granted that major plant diseases – and insect pests for that matter – have a significant …

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Mean what you say – A BSPP blog post written by Dr Eric Boa

6th September 2016

Scientists like precision. A love of the precise comes from the need to convey information clearly, so that others can …

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Are you a potential plant disease? – A BSPP blog post written by Dr Eric Boa

25th August 2016

What do Zika, Lyme, Newcastle and Sigatoka have in common? Or Lou Gerhig, Kaposi, Johne and Pierce, for that matter? …

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How to enjoy your holidays – A BSPP blog post written by Dr Eric Boa

11th August 2016

Holidays are here and it’s time to switch off. No scanning emails or checking your latest score on Research Gate …

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Fungus stops play – A BSPP blog post written by Dr Eric Boa

2nd August 2016

I keep my eye open for new and interesting diseases and noticed recently that one of the stated reasons for …

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30th June 2022

Last night we waved goodbye to the teachers after a full programme of lectures, practicals, discussions & resource development. A great group!

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30th June 2022

Excellent last day at #GPSSS22 with students producing great Ash Dieback LAMP Assay results, and finding some beautiful Powdery Mildew Chasmothecia under the microscope @__GreenGoddess @SaraFrancoOrteg @Andrea_L_Harper @GatsbyPlantScEd #planthealth

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30th June 2022

Large study on frosty pod rot disease of cacao finds hotspots of genetic diversity linked to early centres of intense cultivation 🇨🇴🇪🇨: #openaccess https://bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ppa.13603 @BS_PP

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