Phytophthora: A major threat to sustainability of horticultural crops

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I am extremely honoured to represent our society as the President and to follow and strengthen the philosophy and scientific contributions of leading researchers, who have served as the Society President in the past. This is a formidable task, yet I derive strength and inspiration from our Executive Committee. Please join me in welcoming our ISPC members. Moreover, I would like to extend many thanks for the contribution and work of the Executive Committee, who have been engaged in keeping our society running actively and smoothly. As President of the ISPC, it is my privilege to extend warm greetings from ISPC to ICAR-CPCRI for the year long centenary celebrations. The Society will continue to providing support and, in some cases, guidance, for the organization and development of courses, seminars, workshops and meetings in different parts of the India for the benefit of plantation sector. It is my wish that our partnership will promote the highest quality research and professional standards in plantation sector, that we will together disseminate useful information and knowledge, and foster professional growth and development among our society members.