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. The journal contained about 800 pages but this has now been reduced to 550 pages in view of escalating costs. DOWNLOAD "Guidelines for submission of Manuscript"
Contents of Indian Phytopathology
Vol. 61(1):2008                      Vol. 61(2):2008                   Vol. 61(3):2008              Vol. 61(4):2008 Vol. 60(1):2007                      Vol. 60(2):2007                   Vol. 60(3):2007              Vol. 60(4):2007 Vol. 59(1):2006                      Vol. 59(2):2006                   Vol. 59(3):2006              Vol. 59(4):2006 Vol. 58(1):2005                      Vol. 58(2):2005                   Vol. 58(3):2005              Vol. 58(4):2005 Vol. 57(1):2004                      Vol. 57(2):2004                   Vol. 57(3):2004              Vol. 59(4):2004
IPS News Indian Phytopathology News provides in-depth coverage of Pathology related activities, the work of plant pathologists, and issues and events of concern to the plant health community.   Vol. 60(1):2007                      Vol. 60(2):2007                     Vol. 60(3):2007              Vol. 60(4):2007
Printing of Abstracts in Indian Phytopathology presented during National Symposium
An Abstract should not have more than four authors and no author should have more than one senior authorship. ·         Not more than two abstracts of a author/scientist should be submitted for printing. ·         The printing charges per abstract would be @ 100.00 to compensate the cost of printing. ·         Abstracts should be submitted as per the approved format provided in 150 words excluding title, affiliation etc. ·         All the approved abstracts of the Zonal Meetings should be submitted by the ZonalPresident/Councillor to the Secretary, IPS on CD alongwith a hard copy.