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The Australasian Plant Pathology Society is dedicated to the
advancement and dissemination of knowledge of plant pathology and its
practice in Australasia. Australasia is interpreted in the broadest
sense to include not only Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, but
also the Indian, Pacific and Asian regions. Although the Society’s
activities are mainly focused on the Australasian region, many of the
activities of our members are of international importance and
significance.
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- Everyone is affected by plant diseases in some way.
The abundant food supply we enjoy today would not be possible without
control of plant diseases. Our crops, forests, native vegetation and
gardens constantly face a silent battle against disease.
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- Introduced plant pathogens are devastating native
ecosystems. By studying diseases and the pathogens that cause them, plant
pathologists seek to reduce the impact of diseases on the community and
the environment.
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- The Society was founded in 1969. Our members
represent a broad range of scientific interests, including research
scientists, teachers, students, extension professionals, administrators,
industry and pest management personnel.
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- Each member of APPS is an associate member of the International Society for Plant
Pathology. Through the International Society, APPS 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), and the International
Council for Science.
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