Two Zymoseptoria tritici genes reveal key processes for successful infection – Molecular Plant Pathology highlight blog

26th June 2023

Wheat is a major global food crop, accounting for 18% of total dietary calories consumed across the world. We are …

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Mini villains and Super spuds – blog by Eleanor Gilroy

23rd June 2023

Blog by Eleanor Gilroy, The James Hutton Institute, Scotland, UK. Many of the potato cultivars that supermarkets and processors know …

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A novel Phytophthora infestans genotype, EU43, is threatening potato production due to its resistance to one of the key fungicide active ingredients in European potato production – Plant Pathology Highlight

19th June 2023

Potato growers face an annual battle against the devastating pathogen “Phytophthora infestans,” which causes potato late blight. Regular fungicide sprayings …

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An emergent plant-parasitic nematode is spreading, and the solution could be beneath your feet – Plant Pathology Highlight

16th June 2023

The Guava Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne enterolobii) is an emergent plant pathogen that has devastated farmers around the world, with some …

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Recombinant viruses may gain new evolution potential through shift of vector specificity – Molecular Plant Pathology Highlight

9th June 2023

Begomovirus, the largest genus of plant viruses with >440 species, has caused severe economic losses by infecting many crops worldwide. …

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New BSPP Ambassadors – Members appointed to represent key organisations, institutions or regions

8th June 2023

In April 2023 the board of the BSPP appointed members to represent key organisations, institutions or regions that engage in …

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May 2023 BSPP ‘Plant Doctor’ Quiz Now Live – Try your hand at 10 questions on plant pathology symptoms

26th May 2023

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John Mansfield has been awarded the BSPP 2023 RKS Wood prize

23rd May 2023

John Mansfield has been awarded the RKS Wood Prize (2023). John will deliver his presentation at Plant Pathology 2023 in …

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Environmentally friendly options against aggressive Phytophthora – Plant Pathology Highlight

19th May 2023

Phytophthora species are destructive oomycete soilborne plant pathogens with a broad host range. They cause significant economic losses to crops …

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Check A Sweet Chestnut – Get involved with this UK project from The RHS, Defra, APHA, Forest Research and Observatree

12th May 2023

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BSPP Board Member Nominations are open

10th May 2023

Each year, members of the Society are invited to nominate fellow members who would be willing to serve as elected …

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Helping Keep Plants Healthy – Plant Health Week 2023

9th May 2023

Plants are the root to sustainable living on planet earth. They feed us, clothe us, provide medicines and building materials, …

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BSPP Newsletter – Our latest newsletter (Spring 2023) has just been made available online….

7th May 2023

Our latest newsletter is available to download …

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UKRI Pre-announcement: transdisciplinary funding to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

28th April 2023

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VIDEOS: 2022 BSPP Undergrad Summer Students Share Their Experiences

28th April 2023

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April 2023 BSPP ‘Plant Doctor’ Quiz Now Live – Try your hand at 10 questions on plant pathology symptoms

21st April 2023

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Cucumber mosaic virus inhibits tobacco plant defence in favour of its aphid vector – Molecular Plant Pathology Highlight

17th April 2023

Like many plant viruses, cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) requires a transport system (seed, animals, insects, wind, or water) to move …

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Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 passed into UK Law – New legislation unlocks key technologies to improve UK food security, reduce pesticide use, and enhance climate-resilience in our crops.

24th March 2023

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March 2023 BSPP ‘Plant Doctor’ Quiz Now Live – Try your hand at 10 questions on plant pathology symptoms

21st March 2023

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Tuesday 21st March is International Day of Forests – How will you mark the day?

21st March 2023

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How to dissect non-host resistance mechanisms – Molecular Plant Pathology Highlight

20th March 2023

In the past two decades, tremendous progress has been made in our understanding of the molecular basis of plant immunity …

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BSPP 2023 Undergraduate Vacation Bursary – Student application deadline 16th April 2023.

17th March 2023

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BSPP Small Project Fund 2023 – Application deadline 26th May 2023

17th March 2023

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PHUGS – Plant Health Undergraduate Studentships. Eleven awards are currently available for Summer 2023, with the Royal Society of Biology.

15th March 2023

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