October 2025, Volume 59, Issue 9
Zamorano University (Honduras) for the first time played an active role in the University Alumni Networking Social during Plant Health 2025 in Honolulu, HI. Participation strengthens its position as a university of reference in plant pathology research and education, expanding opportunities for academic networking, scientific collaboration, and international visibility for its community.
Harvest is typically a time for celebrating the end of a season. However, in 2025, battles with low commodity prices, concerns over export markets, rising input costs, and uncertainty for the future have resulted in a collective sense of foreboding.
APS is seeking qualified individuals to serve on APS Council as vice president and councilor-at-large for the 2026 election. Review candidate qualifications and submit your nomination by December 1, 2025.
Nominate a colleague for a 2026 APS Award. Familiarize yourself with the various APS Awards and nominate someone you feel deserves special recognition. Award nominations will be accepted through December 1, 2025.
View highlights from Plant Health 2025 held August 2–5 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
For plant pathologists, Plant Health isn't just another meeting, it's our annual homecoming. It's where groundbreaking research meets warm handshakes and where science comes alive. It's the ultimate reset, reconnect, and recharge moment.
This series highlights ways in which APS supports outreach, engagement, and educational initiatives to advance plant health. Learn how our strategic goals guide our activities and initiatives in alignment with our core values, mission, and vision.
The APS Graduate Student Committee is thrilled to introduce its 2025–2026 executives to APS members. We are excited about our mission to integrate students into the affairs and activities of APS.
Meet one of the amazing people who support the APS Foundation: Bill Fry. Learn more about Bill and why he gives his time and resources to support others.
Phytopathology News is spotlighting APS members who are serving in leadership roles within APS. This month get to know Natalia Peres.
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!
Charles Bessey was known for his novel teaching methods. These methods allowed him to entice outstanding students to come to Nebraska. This article introduces three of his more notable students from varying disciplines.
In celebration of more than a century of plant pathology publishing, Phytopathology has released a new virtual collection highlighting foundational research that has shaped the field of plant pathology since the journal's inception in 1911.
This is the story of the toothpick project that resulted in one of the first successful attempts to register and then commercialize a plant pathogen to control a serious invasive weed, witchweed (Striga hermonthica), in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The 4th International Symposium on Fire Blight of Rosaceous Plants, held June 23–27, featured scientific sessions covering cutting-edge topics, a plenary session, keynote addresses, graduate student oral and poster competitions, and field tours.
Pantoea 2025: The 1st International Conference on Pantoea Research was held in Skukuza, Kruger National Park, South Africa, July 20–23. The event marked the first global gathering dedicated to research on the bacterial genus Pantoea.
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Award, Career Development, Degree, In Memoriam, and Seminar Notices.
Check out the latest research trends in the field of plant pathology.
