Molecular Plant Pathology

Challenges for molecular plant pathology over the next ten years, and plant diseases that changed the world

This virtual issue of Molecular Plant Pathology contains reviews in two broad areas; challenges for molecular plant pathology over the next ten years, and plant diseases that changed the world. These reviews are ideal for research and teaching purposes.

These reviews describe the immense impact plant disease has on agriculture. Understanding the interactions between pathogen and host are crucial in developing the best crop varieties to take forward in agricultural production. Download online

Just had another coffee room debate about which viruses are the most important in molecular plant pathology? Then stimulate the discussions further by reading a brand new freely available review of the top 10 viruses in molecular plant pathology.

Each entry is written by a leading research scientist and is clearly illustrated. The historical perspective, the science, the economics and the latest research are all discussed. It is an ideal article for both research and teaching purposes. Download online

• Three amazing Senior Editors are finishing their Molecular Plant Pathology duties; Many thanks to Barbara Howlett, Mary Beth Mudgett and Thorsten Nuernberger. We are pleased to announce that we have now appointed Bart Thomma, Valerie Verdier and Cyril Zipfel as new Senior Editors to the journal. Welcome on board!
• 2010 Impact Factor is now 3.7 - a 7% increase from 2009.
• Molecular Plant Pathology publish 9 issues per year.
• Average time from submission to first decision is 26 days!
• Authors benefit from no page charges
• A collection of Pathogen Profile virtual issues now available

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