The American Phytopathological Society

Take your research beyond borders and earn international recognition.

The OIP International Research Achievement Award honors APS members conducting innovative plant pathology research outside their home country. Recipients receive a Certificate of Achievement and a $500 award.

Research areas include disease diagnostics, pathogen characterization, plant-host interactions, international survey networks, and more.

Applications are open now through December 31, 2026. Apply today: https://www.apsnet.org/members/engagement/oip/Pages/InternationalResearch.aspx

Growers carry more than a crop. Market swings, weather losses, debt, isolation—it all adds up, and it shows up in their decisions, their health, and their farms.

On September 10, join a panel of Extension professionals, mental health experts, and a grower for a candid panel on recognizing stress and connecting growers with support.

Free for APS members | $49 for nonmembers.

Register now: https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Webinars/Pages/Growing-Under-Pressure.aspx

A trusted resource updated for today's pepper production challenges. “Compendium of Pepper Diseases, Disorders, and Pests, Second Edition,” edited by Pamela Roberts, Soum Sanogo, and Francisco Ochoa Corona, delivers long-awaited updates to the classic APS PRESS reference, incorporating more than two decades of advances in pepper pathology, diagnostics, and crop protection. Developed by experts from around the world, this edition reflects the latest knowledge on diseases, disorders, pests, and management strategies affecting pepper production.

Individual chapters are published as they are completed. Explore this exclusively digital compendium from APS PRESS: https://my.apsnet.org/APSStore/Product-Detail.aspx?WebsiteKey=2661527A-8D44-496C-A730-8CFEB6239BE7&iProductCode=47151

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A big thank you to everyone who joined us at ! 🌱

From inspiring science and meaningful conversations to new connections and lasting friendships, you made this year's meeting one to remember. We can't wait to see you next year in Minneapolis, MN, July 31–August 3!

Save the date: https://www.apsnet.org/meetings/annual/PH2027/Pages/default.aspx

Missed the live webinar? Tune in now to the most recent event in our Advances in Phytobacteriology series. Watch Carmen R. Beuzón explain how phenotypic heterogeneity and bacterial specialization contribute to cooperative virulence in 𝘗𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘦.

Watch on your schedule: https://bit.ly/3RwNfB2

Turn your research into real-world impact. Submit your completed research topic or impact statement to the APS Outreach Project by August 31 for an opportunity to be featured and a chance to win FREE registration to Plant Health 2027 in Minneapolis!

Submit now: https://forms.scisoc.org/aps-outreach/

The American Pathological Society (APS) has refreshed our brand to lead us into the next generation. See it for yourself and learn about all that we can do for you!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RKsvWt

APS leaders and volunteers Jerry Weiland (Councilor-at-Large), Ken Frost (Incoming Vice President), and Carrie LaPrarie-Harmon (APS Excellence in Regulatory Affairs and Crop Security Awardee) helped prep tattoos for the Celebration Event!

Giving back while growing connections!

Participants in the APS Gives Back: Providence Parks field trip spent the morning of Saturday, August 1, making a positive impact in our host city. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and energy to support local green spaces and demonstrate APS's commitment to service and environmental stewardship.

Join us in celebrating the APS Foundation Student Travel Awardees at ! 🎉 👏

These outstanding students represent the future of plant pathology, bringing fresh ideas, curiosity, and passion to our community. Thanks to support from the APS Foundation, they're connecting with peers, presenting research, and building relationships that will shape the future of plant health.

Congratulations to this incredible group of emerging leaders!