International Society for Plant Pathology
The International Society for Plant Pathology is a global nonprofit institution dedicated to “promoting world-wide plant health and food security.” It was founded in 1968 and the first President of the society was the pioneer British plant pathologist, Ronald Karslake Starr Wood. The International Society for Plant Pathology is a member of the International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS), the International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS), in liaison with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
| Formation | 1968 |
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| Purpose | Advancement of global plant health and food security |
Region served | Global |
Official language | English |
President | Jan Leach |
Main organ | International Congress of Plant Pathology |
| Website | ISPP |
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