The Society

The Indian Phytopathological Society (IPS) is a professional forum for promoting the cause of science of Phytopathology. It s the third largest society of plant pathologists in the world. The Society was established in February 28, 1947 at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi by Dr. B.B. Mundkur, an eminent Plant Pathologist. Under the chairmanship of Prof. S.R. Bose, Dr. B.N. Uppal, Dr. A. Sattar, Dr. R.S. Vasudeva (members) with Dr. B.B. Mundkur as convener was formed to start publication of the journal “Indian Phytopathology” and takes steps for framing a constitution and by laws of the Society. Dr. B.B. Mundkur enrolled a number of mycologists and plant pathologists working in India and abroad. Industrial concerns interested in the subject were also approached to become patrons. The constitutions was ratified at the first annual general body meeting of the Society held on Jan. 2, 1948 were in 156 members (charter members) participated. >>More

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT M.K. Patel Memorial Young Scientist Award Applications are invited for M.K. Patel Memorial Young Scientist Award from the members of the Society on plain paper who are not more than 40 years of age as on 31st December 2010. The work done for any degree or diploma shall not be considered within the purview of contribution for this award. Work done in the country will only be considered. The award lecture to be delivered in the Zonal Symposium of respective zones from which the awardee is selected. The awardee will be felicitated in the National Symposium. Last date for submission is September 30, 2010.