The American Phytopathological Society (APS) is the premier society dedicated to high-quality, innovative plant pathology research. For more than a century, members of APS have been making and sharing significant breakthroughs, both for the science and society. APS is driven by a distinctive community of scientists, whose energy and commitment ensure the global advancement of this critical science.
APS members represent a broad range of specialties, from pushing frontiers in the accuracy and speed of field diagnosis, to increasing our understanding of plant pathology through laboratory research. Members come from academia, government, industry, and private practice. The diversity of the members and science makes the society pertinent to a multitude of research areas, while the international involvement ensures that the latest innovations from around the world are available to all.
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Phytopathology – For nearly 100 years, Phytopathology has been considered the premier international archival journal on fundamental research that advances the understanding of plant diseases, the agents that cause them, their spread, the losses they cause, and measures to control them.
Plant Disease – Plant Disease is the leading international journal for rapid reporting of research on new diseases, epidemics, and methods of disease control. Plant Disease covers basic and applied research which focuses on practical aspects of disease diagnosis and treatment.
Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions – MPMI is the ground-breaking journal on molecular biology and molecular genetics of pathogenic, symbiotic, and associative interactions of microbes with plants, including plant response.
Plant Management Network – PMN is a unique online cooperative resource for the applied plant sciences. Features peer-reviewed citable journals and an extensive searchable database comprised of thousands of web-based resource pages from the network’s partner universities, companies, and associations. Subscriptions to annual publications are also available.
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Photo. Primary mycelium of Crinipellis perniciosa encircling leaf callus ofTheobroma cacao. Phytopathology 2005 cover.