Save the Date: PPATH2026 & ECPP2026, Norwich, 8–11 September 2026

12th September 2025

We’re excited to announce that next year’s BSPP Annual Meetings, Plant Pathology 2026 (PPATH2026) and Early Careers Plant Pathology, ECPP2026, …

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“I Know How to Make Disease”: Bacteria Gain Superpowers from Plasmids

28th August 2025

Ever dreamed of downloading a superpower? In The Matrix, Neo plugs in and instantly learns kung fu. Bacteria do something …

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In California’s changing climate, latent pathogens driving tree diebacks

14th August 2025

Trees and woody plants are essential for life on Earth. They support biodiversity, improve air and water quality, protect soil, …

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Camalexin: A Natural Shield for Plants

14th August 2025

Even though plants may seem passive, they are perpetually fighting against unseen pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and nematodes. …

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Final Call for Late-Breaking Abstracts: ECPP2025 Programme Opportunities

11th July 2025

We are pleased to announce a final opportunity for early career researchers to contribute to the programme for the Early …

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The call for nominations for our 2025 Undergraduate Prizes is open – deadline 31 July

9th July 2025

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Nominations for BSPP Honorary Membership 2026

30th May 2025

The BSPP Board will consider nominations for Honorary Membership of the Society in 2026 made through an annual nomination process. …

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How Pine Trees Fight Back

13th May 2025

Have you ever wondered how trees defend themselves against disease? Unlike humans, who rely on immune cells to fight infection, …

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Plant Doctor Quiz for Plant Health Week 2025

5th May 2025

#planthealthweek To celebrate Plant Health Week, we’re excited to share our Plant Doctor quiz especially created for BSPP by Philip …

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Click here for Info and Registration for Plant Pathology 2025 (#PPATH2025) and Early Careers Plant Pathology 2025 (#ECPP2025)

1st May 2025

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Ambassador Update: Promoting Mushroom Cultivation and Education at Collège du Christ-Roi Nyanza (CXR)

15th April 2025

Collège du Christ-Roi Nyanza (CXR), one of Rwanda’s leading secondary schools recognized for its academic excellence and commitment to innovative …

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BSPP Board Member Nominations – Programme Secretary

31st March 2025

The BSPP is seeking a new Programme Secretary The Programme Secretary manages the programme of meetings organised by the Society. …

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The Wheat NLR Protein PM3b Localises to Endoplasmic Reticulum–Plasma Membrane Contact Sites and Interacts With AVRPM3b2/c2 Through Its LRR Domain

13th February 2025

Plants and pathogens are locked in a constant arms race, with each side evolving new strategies to outsmart the other. …

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Fighting Barley’s Hidden Threat: Weather and Timing Are Key to Protecting Barley Crops in Argentina

29th January 2025

Scientists unveil critical insights into Ramularia leaf spot, a disease threatening barley yields worldwide. Through field trials and predictive models, …

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BSPP Newsletter – Our latest newsletter (Winter 2024/25) has just been made available online….

28th January 2025

Our latest newsletter is available to download …

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The 2025 Undergraduate Vacation Bursary is now open for project supervisors to submit their proposals

6th January 2025

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Population structure and pathogenicity tests of Pyricularia oryzae on wild and cultivated rice in Mali

31st December 2024

Blast is a devastating disease of rice caused by the fungus Pyricularia oryzae. The disease is present wherever rice is …

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Prof. James Brown has been awarded the 2025 BSPP Honorary Membership

11th December 2024

Prof. James Brown has been awarded the 2025 BSPP Honorary Membership in recognition of his outstanding contributions to plant pathology. Nominated …

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Rising Risks: The Impact of Climate-Induced Pathogen Shifts on Global Crop Security

6th December 2024

Global warming leading to climate change is modifying ecosystems worldwide, with significant repercussions for agriculture. One critical impact is its …

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The invisible enemy: Phytophthora root rot threatening wild olive trees in Sardinia

3rd December 2024

Wild olive stands out as one of the most iconic evergreen tree species in Mediterranean forests and maquis vegetation. Known …

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Plant Defenders: Leafing a Legacy

19th November 2024

Following on from the highly successful Plant Defenders event, BSPP member Luca Steele has run a ‘Plant Defenders: Leafing a …

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How Bacterial Disease Affects Plum Trees: What We Learned from Years of Research in Brazilian Orchards

10th November 2024

select figures to enlarge Xylella fastidiosa, a bacterial pathogen of global concern, infects a wide range of plants and causes …

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An array of Zymoseptoria tritici effectors suppress plant immune responses

5th November 2024

Plant-pathogenic fungi can secrete proteins (effectors) with a variety of host- and host-environment-manipulating activities. Studying these effectors can enhance our …

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A virulent milRNA inhibits host immunity by silencing a host receptor-like kinase MaLYK3 and facilitates infection by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense

28th October 2024

Fusarium wilt of Banana, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), is one of the most devastating diseases affecting …

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