News - International Parasitic Plant Society

IPPS General Assembly 4 June 2024 from 20.00-21.00 (Nara time)

The IPPS General Assembly will be held on Tuesday 4 June from 20.00-21.00 during the WCPP in Nara, Japan. We hope to see many members […]

IPPS Admin June 3, 2024

From Haustorium 85: CRISPR-edited crops break new ground in Africa. Scientists in the global south use the popular technique to protect local crops against local threats

Molecular biologist Steven Runo once thought that his team would make history as the first to plant gene-edited seeds in African soil. The competition turned […]

IPPS Admin June 1, 2024

From Haustorium 85: Parasitic weeds threaten tomato plants on Californian farms

At first glance, Orobanche ramosa looks like an interesting blossoming plant, one that could add a unique flair to flower arrangements. But it’s a parasitic […]

IPPS Admin June 1, 2024

From Haustorium 85: Gebisa Ejeta honored for service to nation in research of plant genetics

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Oct. 24) awarded the National Medal of Science to Gebisa Ejeta, Distinguished Professor of Plant Breeding […]

IPPS Admin June 1, 2024

Polls open for IPPS Executive Committee Election 2024

We are delighted to announce the opening of the polls for the 2024 Executive Committee (EC) election, seeking community-approved individuals to fill the roles of […]

IPPS Admin May 21, 2024

Travel grants awarded – 17th World Congress on Parasitic Plants, 3–7 June 2024, Nara, Japan, .

The IPPS and the WCPP2024 local organizing committee have awarded six IPPS fellowships to: The IPPS fellowship consists of a 1,000 Euro IPPS contribution to […]

IPPS Admin March 31, 2024

IPPS Executive Committee Election 2024

We are delighted to announce the commencement of the nomination process for the 2024 Executive Committee (EC) election. This is an exceptional opportunity for committed […]

IPPS Admin March 24, 2024

Reminder: application open for travel grants for the 17th World Congress on Parasitic Plants, 3–7 June 2024, Nara, Japan. Deadline 29 February.

The IPPS and the WCPP2024 local organizing committee offer two types of travel grants for outstanding PhD students and early-career researchers. The WCPPs are a […]

IPPS Admin February 19, 2024

Application open for travel grants for the 17th World Congress on Parasitic Plants, 3–7 June 2024, Nara, Japan

The IPPS and the WCPP2024 local organizing committee offer two types of travel grants for outstanding PhD students and early-career researchers. The WCPPs are a […]

IPPS Admin January 24, 2024