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Combatting Citrus Huanglongbing: Insights and CRISPR Advances

​Uncover groundbreaking insights in "Citrus Huanglongbing is a Pathogen-Triggered Immune Disease and CRISPR Genome Editing in Improving Disease Resistance" on May 20​. Learn how this devastating disease caused by the bacterium 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' (CLas) is linked to pathogen-triggered immune responses in citrus plants and how CRISPR genome editing is advancing citrus disease resistance.  

Experiential Funding Available for Professional Development and Training

​Applications for the OIP Global Experience Program, OPSR Plant Pathology Experiential Fund, and Frank L. Howard Undergraduate Fellowship will be accepted through May 15. 

Empower Global Science: Donate to the OIP Silent Auction​

​Be part of a proven success story! The OIP Silent Auction has become a memorable engagement activity at Plant Health meetings, raising over $38,000 to support plant pathologists from developing economies. By donating unique items—cultural treasures, jewelry, fabrics, or local delicacies—you can help advance plant pathology worldwide. Ready to make a difference? 

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Plant Health 2025

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Join us at Plant Health 2025, August 2–5 in Honolulu, Hawaii! This year’s theme, Global Communities Collaborating to Address Global Risk, highlights the critical role plant health plays in combating cross-border pathogens, environmental instability, and biosecurity threats.​ Register early to secure your best meeting rate!​​​​​​

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Safeguarding U.S. Agricul-ture: Intergenerational Perspectives on Clean Plant Systems and Virus Management

May 15, 2025

Newest in the "Virology Then & Now" webinar series!

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NEW Course!

High Throughput Sequencing: Fundamentals for Plant Disease Diagnostics

May 13–June 3, 2025

Get the skills to apply this powerful tool in plant disease diagnosis.

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Seed Pathology Fundamentals

Get a comprehensive, high-level perspective on seeds and seed pathology, including phytosanitary concerns, international trade policies, and more.

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Emerging Research

Phytobiomes Journal Focus Issue on the Phytovirome Is Now Available Online​

The phytovirome refers to the collection of viruses associated with plants and their related organisms within a specific environment or ecosystem. The study of the phytovirome enhances our understanding of the diversity, interactions, and impact of viruses on plant health and ecosystems. This special issue comprises 11 articles on diverse phytovirome topics, setting a benchmark for current phytovirome research and capturing the breadth and importance of this field of study.

Thank you to the Focus Issue Guest Editors Poliane Alfenas-Zerbini, Joanne B. Emerson, Sébastien Massart, Kerry E. Mauck, Shahideh Nouri, and Anna E. Whitfield.
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