March 24, 2011

 

Publication
The Society publishes its official organ “Indian Phytopathology” a leading plant pathology research journal, which deals with the disciplines of Mycology, Fungal Pathology, Bacteriology, Virology, Phytoplasmology and Nematology. The journal is a focus and strength for our society. The journal is published quarterly in March, June, September, and December. The Society has published the journal for over 60 years. This is one of the scientific journals in India, which is up to date and published in time. The Indian Council of Agriculture Research has categorized the journal in “A” category for impact on Research and Teaching efforts in the crop sciences. Indian Phytopatology is internationally reputed in the field of plant pathology. More than 200 libraries practically all over the globe are subscribing this journal. Besides, quality research papers short communications, first hand reports, book reviews, etc., the journal contains pages “FOCUS” and “POINTS TO PONDER” where thought provoking ideas, theories, hypothesis, etc. as well as some very important information/ findings which need immediate attention are published on priority basis. The journal also publishes the abstracts of the papers presented in Zonal Meetings.
The first issue of the journal “Indian Phytopathology” was published in early 1948 with only 96 printed pages and such issues continued every six months till 1961. Since, 1962 four numbers are being published per volume. The presidential addresses and award lectures delivered during the annual meetings, are published as review articles, one in each number. The Society has developed a strict system for the review of manuscripts and discourages the publications of manuscripts based on the one years data, related to nutritional studies on micro-organisms without any relevance to pathogenecity, routine data on pectic/cellulolytic enzymes, micro-organisms associated with seed, laboratory evaluation of chemical and shortnotes. Articles are published within 6 months of its submission. The ratio of full papers to short notes has been reduced from 3:2 to 4:1 to encourage publication of elaborate and critical data. DOWNLOAD "Guidelines for submission of Manuscript"
Contents of Indian Phytopathology