BSPP Board Member Opportunities 2027

3rd August 2026

Are you interested in getting involved in supporting the BSPP by becoming a trustee? Our trustees are essential for the …

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Digital Threat Forecast: How Algorithms Reveal the Expansion Plans of Forest Pathogens

30th June 2026

When we think about modern forest protection, we rarely imagine scientists analysing massive climate datasets in front of computer screens. …

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Nominations for BSPP Honorary Membership 2027

3rd June 2026

Each year, the BSPP Board considers nominations for Honorary Membership of the Society, recognising individuals who have made an outstanding …

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Nominations for BSPP RKS Wood Prize 2027

3rd June 2026

The RKS Wood Prize is awarded in honour of Professor RKS Wood, whose pioneering contribution helped establish Physiological Plant Pathology …

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Call for Applications: Editor-in-Chief of Molecular Plant Pathology

1st June 2026

The British Society for Plant Pathology is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for Molecular Plant Pathology, a highly respected international journal …

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National Plant Health Week 2026: Celebrating the scientists protecting our plants and trees

6th May 2026

National Plant Health Week 2026 runs from 11th to 15th May, with more than 30 organisations across the UK, from …

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Can viruses make harmful fungi less harmful?

22nd April 2026

Fusarium culmorum is a widespread fungal pathogen that affects many crops worldwide. When it infects cereals, such as wheat, it …

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Registration Now Open for BSPP 2026 Conferences

7th April 2026

Early Bird Tickets Available We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the BSPP Plant Pathology 2026 …

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Silent Battles: How Plants Detect and Defeat Molecular Sabotage

25th March 2026

Plants may look peaceful, but at the microscopic level, they are constantly fighting invisible enemies. Bacteria that infect plants are …

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BSPP Promotion Fund Supports Artist at Collect 2026, Exploring Plant Health Through Contemporary Ceramics

26th February 2026

As part of the BSPP Promotion Fund, we are thrilled to have supported artist Hanna Salomonsson of Oknytt Ceramics to …

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New Appointments to the BSPP Board and Publications Team

26th February 2026

The British Society for Plant Pathology is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board and …

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Saving the Walnut: Uncovering the Secret Weapon of a Devastating Fungal Pathogen

25th February 2026

Walnuts are not only delicious but also a globally important crop, rich in protein, fibre, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. …

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New BSPP Honorary Member, John Carr for Recognised for Contributions to Plant Pathogen Research

25th February 2026

The British Society for Plant Pathology is pleased to recognise John Carr as this year’s new Honorary Member. His career …

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BSPP 2026 RKS Wood Prize awarded to Professor Nick Talbot

9th February 2026

We are pleased to announce that Professor Nick Talbot, Executive Director and Group Leader at The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL), has …

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BSPP Announces Best Student Paper Prize Winners for 2025

27th January 2026

The British Society for Plant Pathology is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Best Student Paper Prizes for …

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Call for records of rust and smut fungi in support of GB red-listing process

8th December 2025

Fungi have historically been underrepresented in the official Red Lists for Great Britain. Currently, only one non-lichenised fungal group, the …

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The search for black rot resistant brassicas

11th November 2025

Black rot is the most damaging bacterial disease of Brassica oleracea, a species that includes common veggies like cabbage, cauliflower, …

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James Brown awarded the 2025 BSPP Honorary Membership

11th November 2025

We are delighted to announce that James Brown has been awarded Honorary Membership of the British Society for Plant Pathology …

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Plant Pathology 2026; Would you like to run a session/workshop on a specific theme? 

3rd November 2025

The last two PPATH meetings have featured sessions on: Surveillance and Decision Support in Action (with AAB) Plant Colonisers manipulating …

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Population transcriptomics biosurveillance reveals recent migration and virulence shifts in southern corn rust

20th October 2025

Puccinia polysora, the invasive fungal pathogen causing southern corn rust (SCR), has posed a significant threat to global maize production. …

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When Heat Waves Strike: Citrus Viruses Throw a Party. Scientists Found the Secret Sauce to Stop It!

16th October 2025

Ever thought plants could have viral parties? Let’s dive into a citrus tree’s wild story of heat, viruses, and some …

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2025 Undergraduate Prize Winners

6th October 2025

The BSPP wishes to encourage and reward undergraduate students interested in plant pathology through our Undergraduate Research and Exam Prizes. Each …

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Summer Student Symposium 2025

29th September 2025

Future plant pathologists showcase research at BSPP Summer Student Symposium 2025 On Friday 19th September 2025, BSPP hosted the Summer …

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Congratulations to our 2025 J Colhoun Prize and PH Gregory Prize Winners

17th September 2025

Congratulations to the prize winners from PPATH25! The J Colhoun Poster Prize was won by Athira Menon from the University …

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