​The cycle of planting, growing, and harvesting never grows old. Watching the cycle of graduate students never grows old either, as they complete their programs and are replaced by the next group of students.

​Advance registration for Plant Health 2025 is now open. Join top phytopathologists in Honolulu, August 2–5, to explore innovative plant science solutions. Register now for he best rate—ends June 6!

​​Submissions are now open for Idea Café topics at Plant Health 2025. The deadline to submit a topic is May 16. Propose your topic today.

APS early career members based in the United States are encouraged to apply for the APS PPB internship to gain experience in science policy related to agriculture and key initiatives important to the plant health community. Apply by May 16.​​

​Attend this member-only discussion to share your experiences and learn about current challenges facing the plant pathology community. This session aims to offer clarity and support while helping APS understand where the society can focus future efforts.​

​The next webinar in our Advances in Phytobacteriology Series has been rescheduled to May 20. Join us to uncover groundbreaking insights into citrus huanglongbing and how CRISPR genome editing is advancing citrus disease resistance.

​Every item donated to and every dollar raised by the APS OIP Silent Auction is a step toward building stronger global connections and nurturing the next generation of scientific leaders who will advance plant pathology and create a brighter future.

​This new virtual course on high throughput sequencing for plant pathogen detection provides a foundational understanding of sequencing technologies and their applications in plant disease diagnosis. Join us on Tuesdays, May 13 through June 3, 2025.​

​This series highlights the ways in which APS supports special outreach, engagement, and educational initiatives to advance plant health for all. Learn more about the APS Outreach Project and how we are promoting our members' work and research.​

​Discover key insights from Plant Health 2024, including expert sessions on AI in outreach, teaching in unique settings, and supporting underserved communities in plant health.

​The APS African Division hosted its 2024 Annual Business Meeting. The theme, Plant Health Management for Sustainable Food Security & Safety, sparked insightful discussions and groundbreaking research presentations.

​Kiwamu Tanaka was selected as president-elect and Achour Amiri was appointed as the secretary-treasurer for the APS Pacific Division during the 2025 division meeting.

​Meet one of the amazing people who support the APS Foundation: Jim Bradeen. Learn more about Jim and why he gives his time and resources to support others.

​Phytopathology News is spotlighting members of the APS Leadership Institute who are serving in leadership roles within APS. This month get to know Linda Kinkel.

​For each issue of Phytopathology News, the APS Graduate Student Committee chooses a graduate student to be featured in a spotlight article. Submit your application for consideration!

​In the 1950s, University of Nebraska researchers began creating and conducting date-of-planting studies on common root and foot rot of winter wheat. These simple cultural practices and their impact on the root rot disease serve as the rest of the story.

​Phytobiomes Journal published a special Focus Issue on the Phytovirome, a critical exploration of the diversity, interactions, and impact of plant-associated viruses within phytobiomes. All articles in the Focus Issue are available open access.​

​IPPC launched its Plant Health Campus in March 2025, marking the beginning of a larger effort to advance plant health education. New e-learning courses, videos, and interactive tools are in development, with expansion planned.

Visit the APS News Room for current news on APS and plant pathology.​

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​​Check out the latest research highlights and trends in the field of plant pathology.