Australasian Plant Pathology

Australasian Plant Pathology (commonly abbreviated as ''Australas. Plant Pathol.', CODEN AAPPDN) is the official journal of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society. Published by Springer under a hybrid model, it appears bimonthly and is dedicated to publishing new and significant research across all fields of plant pathology.Australasian Plant Pathology（常用缩写 Australas. Plant Pathol.，CODEN 为 AAPPDN）是澳大拉西亚植物病理学会（Australasian Plant Pathology Society）的官方会刊，由施普林格（Springer）以混合获取模式出版，为双月刊。该刊致力于发表植物病理学各领域中原创且具有重要意义的最新研究，广泛覆盖植物病害科学的基础与应用进展。

Scope

The journal covers all fields of plant pathology, placing particular emphasis on both fundamental and applied advances in pathogen biology, disease ecology, diagnostics and disease management. Original research articles form the backbone of the journal, while method articles, reviews and comments are also accepted provided they meet the same standards of originality, importance and quality. Articles of exceptional significance appear as highlight articles accompanied by an editorial comment and are promoted through social media.该刊的报道范围覆盖植物病理学的全部领域，尤其重视病原生物学、病害生态学、诊断技术与病害管理等方向的基础性与应用性进展。刊载体裁以原创研究论文为主，同时接受方法学论文、综述与评论，其中具有突出意义的成果以高亮论文（highlight articles）形式发表，并配发编辑点评、在社交媒体上推送。^[1]

• Fundamental and applied in balance: the journal publishes basic research in pathogen biology and disease ecology alongside results directed at diagnosis, control and integrated disease management in practice.基础与应用并重： 期刊同时刊发病原生物学与病害生态学的基础研究，以及面向生产实践的病害诊断、防治与综合管理成果。
• Broad disciplinary coverage: the scope includes diseases caused by fungal, bacterial, viral, nematode and phytoplasma pathogens, as well as abiotic stress and plant immunity.广泛的学科覆盖： 内容涵盖真菌、细菌、病毒、线虫与植原体等各类病原引起的病害，以及非生物胁迫与植物免疫相关的研究。
• Methods and tools: papers on pathogen detection techniques, molecular diagnostics, genetic diversity analysis in pathogen populations, and technical approaches to disease-resistant breeding are welcome.方法与工具： 欢迎报道病原检测技术、分子诊断方法、病原群体遗传多样性分析以及抗病育种相关技术方法的论文。

In terms of distribution and readership the journal is worldwide, yet it places deliberate emphasis on consolidating its role as the major publishing outlet for plant pathology in the Australasian region. Here Australasia is interpreted in the broadest sense: it covers not only Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea but also the Indian Ocean, Pacific and Asian regions, reflecting the journal's inclusive geographical scope.在发行与读者定位上，该刊面向全球发行，但特别强调巩固其作为澳大拉西亚地区主要植物病理学发表平台的地位。这里的「澳大拉西亚」采最宽泛的解释：不仅包括澳大利亚、新西兰与巴布亚新几内亚，还涵盖印度洋、太平洋与亚洲诸地区，以此体现期刊的开放性地域视野。

History

• Founding (1972): the journal was founded in 1972 under ISSN 0815-3191 and has been published continuously since.创刊（1972年）： 期刊创刊于 1972 年，ISSN 为 0815-3191，此后持续出版至今。
• Publication on the Springer platform: the journal is issued on SpringerLink under a hybrid open-access model, with manuscripts submitted through Editorial Manager and peer review supported by a database of international experts.加入 Springer 出版平台： 期刊以混合获取模式在 SpringerLink 平台发行，稿件通过 Editorial Manager 系统投稿，由国际专家库支持同行评审。
• Editorial leadership transition (2025): Reza Ghaderi of the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences at the University of Melbourne became Editor-in-Chief in 2025, succeeding Phil O'Brien, who had held the post since 2010.编辑领导层更替（2025年）： 墨尔本大学农业、食品与生态系统科学学院的 Reza Ghaderi 于 2025 年出任执行主编，接替自 2010 年起担任该职的 Philip O'Brien。

Editors

The journal has an Editor-in-Chief and a Deputy Editor, supported by an Editorial Advisory Board of senior specialists and a team of Senior Editors, forming a multi-tiered editorial structure.期刊设执行主编（Editor-in-Chief）一人，副主编一人，并配有由资深专家组成的编务咨询委员会（Editorial Advisory Board）与高级编辑（Senior Editors）团队，形成多层级的编辑分工体系。^[2]

• Editor-in-Chief: Reza Ghaderi, University of Melbourne, Australia.执行主编： Reza Ghaderi（墨尔本大学，澳大利亚）。
• Deputy Editor: D. Hanold, University of Adelaide, Australia.副主编： D. Hanold（阿德莱德大学，澳大利亚）。
• Editorial Advisory Board: comprising specialists including P. Crous (Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, the Netherlands), M. Garbelotto (University of California, Berkeley, USA), D. Prusky (Agricultural Research Organization, Israel) and M. Wingfield (University of Pretoria, South Africa).编务咨询委员会： 由 P. Crous（Westerdijk 真菌多样性研究所，荷兰）、M. Garbelotto（加州大学伯克利分校，美国）、D. Prusky（以色列农业研究组织）、M. Wingfield（比勒陀利亚大学，南非）等专家组成。