Plant Pathology

Scientists discover a new strain of plant virus
Read the article 'Molecular characterization and potential sources of Citrus tristeza virus in Oman'
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The following article has been featured by online news site Physorg;

'Evidence for presence of the founder Ia mtDNA haplotype of Phytophthora infestans in 19th century potato tubers from the Rothamsted archives'.

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Virtual Issues

NEW! Emerging Diseases of Trees and their Management
This virtual issue of Plant Pathology contains reviews and articles on emerging diseases of trees, and is particularly timely with the emergence of Ash decline in Europe. Read the virtual issue online.

The Phenomenon of Resistance to Fungicides
This virtual issue of Plant Pathology brings together recent and ‘on-line early’ reviews and articles that have been published in the Journal on the resistance of various species of fungi and oomycetes to chemical control measures. Read the virtual issue online for free.

Mycotoxin Contamination of Grains - A Significant Threat to Human Health
This virtual issue of Plant Pathology brings together recent and ‘on-line early’ reviews and articles that have been published in the Journal on the fusarium species responsible for mycotoxin contamination of grains. Read the virtual issue online for free.

Special Issue

This is a collection of invited contributions offering opinion, approach, strategy, critique and a road map to progress the science and application of plant disease research in coping with climate change. The debates on food security under climate change have ignored plant diseases, although weather-driven epidemics have historically caused famines killing and disrupting human lives. Read the issue online for free.