American Phytopathological Society

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The American Phytopathological Society (APS) is an international scientific organization devoted to the study of plant diseases. APS promotes the advancement of modern concepts in the science of plant pathology and in plant health management in agricultural, urban and forest settings. The Society was founded in 1908 and has grown from 130 charter members to nearly 5,000 plant pathologists and scientists worldwide. APS provides information on the latest developments and research advances in plant health science through its journals and its publishing arm, APS PRESS. APS advocates and participates in the exchange of plant health information with public policy makers, and the larger scientific community; and provides opportunities for scientific communication, collaboration, and professional development.

Journals

The society began publishing scientific peer reviewed research in 1911 and today publishes five journals in the area of plant pathology:

• Phytopathology ISSN 0031-949X
• Plant Disease ISSN 0191-2917
• Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions ISSN 0894-0282
• Plant Health Progress ISSN 1535-1025
• Plant Health Instructor ISSN 1935-9411

Links

• APS Home Page
• APS Education Center
• APS Journals
• Plant Management Network