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NEW from APS!

Call for Officer Nominations

APS is seeking individuals with leadership experience and a background of service to the society who are respected in the field of plant pathology and have a vision for APS to serve on APS Council for the 2023 election. Submission deadline: December 1, 2022.

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New APS Council Members Elected

APS welcomes our newest Council members: Karen Garrett, University of Florida, who has been elected as incoming vice president and will serve as president for the 2024–2025 term, and Nicole Donofrio, University of Delaware, who has been elected and will serve as councilor-at-large for the 2022–2025 term. Thank you to everyone who voted!

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Plant Health 2022 Virtual Sessions

Register for post-meeting webinars (open to all)!

Meeting attendees – and non-attendees alike – can continue their Plant Health learning experience with five virtual-only sessions from leading subject-matter experts that cover a range of diverse topics affecting plant pathologists today. Registration is now open.

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New APS Workshops!

Learn about our new offering and register today!

Our new workshop offering allows you to immerse yourself in interactive online learning experiences on hot topics related to our field. Workshops span several hours with subject matter experts facilitating discussions and scenario-based problem solving. Learn about our upcoming workshops and register today!

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Emerging Research

Environmentally Friendly Method Shows Promise in Control of Late Blight

"We showed, for the first time, that spray-induced gene silencing can control late blight," said Ramesh Vetukuri, a plant pathologist at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. "Our study is also the first to indicate that Phytophthora infestans sporangia can take up dsRNA from the surroundings and that it efficiently suppresses the expression of target genes."

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Plantopia Podcast Series

Download and listen to new episodes!

Plantopia episodes are informative and entertaining, focusing on a wide range of topics that show how protecting plant health can ensure a sustainable future for all of us.

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