History of the Plant Disease research Journal
The
Indian Society of Plant Pathologists is a professional society for promoting
the science of Plant Pathology. The Society was established in May 1984 at the
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana in the Department of Plant Pathology.
The Society was registered on 19th October 1984, (Registration No.
332 of 1984-85) under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. The journal Plant Disease
Research (ISSN 0970-4914 for print and
ISSN 2249-8788 for online) started in 1986, as a leading journal of
Phytopathology and related research, which is published half yearly (June and
December). It advances recent concepts in plant disease management provides information on the latest developments and research advances in plant
health and participates in the exchange of information with policy makers, as
well as the scientific community.
The
society focuses on the fields of Fungal Pathology, Bacteriology, Virology,
Nematology, and allied branches. It provides a forum for scientists to
interact on important issues of Plant Pathological Research, Education, and
Extension. The society regularly organizes National Symposia, Seminars, and
Brain Storming Sessions on emerging topics of Plant Pathology.
Journal Consistency
The official
publication of the society (INSOPP) was started in 1986. The journal Plant Disease Research has been regular and very consistent in publication and is continuously published
half yearly (2 issues every year in the month of June and December) since its
inception. A total of 38 volumes have been published to date. The 1st
issue of the 38th volume was published in June 2023.
Aims and Scope
The main objective of the Indian Society of Plant
Pathologists (INSOPP) is to advance and disseminate scientific knowledge on
plant diseases through the publication of the journal Plant Disease Research and to arrange scientific excursions
explorations within the country and to cooperate with national &
international organizations with related aims and interests. It arranges interactions of plant
pathologists at the headquarters and at various universities and ICAR
institutes. The annual general body meeting of the society is held regularly
and whenever necessary. The organization of interactions provides opportunities
for the members and others interested in the subject to remain in touch with the
plant's pathological activities.
The
membership of the Society is open to all persons, above 18 years of age or
graduates who are interested in the field of Plant Pathology. Ordinary member
has to pay an admission fee of Rs. 100/- and an annual subscription of Rs. 1000
for
Indian nationals or US $150 for foreigners. However, the life membership fee
is Rs.10000/- for Indian nationals or US $1500 for foreigners. These payments are required to
be made by NEFT transaction or in the form of DD or multicity cheque payable at
Ludhiana in favour of Treasurer, Indian Society of Plant Pathologists. For
online payment/NEFT, the details are : SBI Account No. 10088207589 (IFSC code:
SBIN0001482), PAU branch, Ludhiana.
Life
Member who wish to be considered as Fellow of the Society may send two copies
of his/her biodata to the Secretary, INSOPP, Ludhiana-141004. However, he or
she must have published at least two papers in the journal Plant Disease Research. The biodata of the member will be screened
by the competent committee of the Society before the declaration of the Fellow
of the Society (INSOPP). Nevertheless, the number of Fellows to be admitted
during a year would be restricted
to five only. The Society may occasionally elect Honorary Fellows among persons
well known for their services to the cause of Plant Pathology.
Disclaimer: Manuscripts published in the journal report the results of research done by the author(s). The Journal/Society assumes no responsibility for the contents/completeness/views/ other items/accuracy of the conclusion reported therein. Submissions made by the authors are by default deemed to have satisfied the journal publication policy and the publications' ethics pronounced clearly on the issues of the Journal and website. The Editorial Board, INSOPP does not own any responsibility for the contents of manuscripts published in Plant Disease Research.
Journal peer recognition and market reputation
The
journal is abstracted/ indexed in Agricola, CAB International, EBSCO
Discovery, Google
Scholar & Indian Citation Index (RII - 0.053) and has a NAAS Score
of 4.76.
Society is privileged to have numerous distinguished life members and subscribers.
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