The American Phytopathological Society (APS) is an international and premier society dedicated to high-quality, innovative plant pathology research. This scientific organization is devoted to the study of plant diseases. APS promotes the advancement of modern concepts in the science of plant pathology and in plant health management in agricultural, urban and forest settings. The organization came into existence for than a century and since then it has been making and sharing significant breakthroughs, both for the science and society. The organization also provides information on the latest developments and research advances in plant health science through its journals and its publishing arm, APS PRESS.