OPRO's mission is to educate the public and APS members on matters related to plant health, plant diseases, and associated microorganisms, increase media coverage of plant health issues in order to demonstrate the value of plant pathology to society, promote interactions with other scientific and professional organizations, and assist the Public Policy Board in strengthening advocacy for science-based public policy. OPRO coordinates interactions with other scientific and professional organizations to increase media coverage of plant health issues in order to demonstrate the value of plant pathology to society.
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