Vision & Mission
Vision
To protect and preserve plant health, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and ensure global food security through innovative research, education, and extension in plant pathology." Expected Outcomes 1. Improved Plant Health: Reduced impact of plant diseases on agricultural productivity and food safety. 2. Sustainable Agriculture: Promoted environmentally friendly and socially responsible practices in plant disease management. 3. Increased Food Security: Contributed to global food security through improved plant health and agricultural productivity. 4. Enhanced Capacity: Developed and strengthened capacity in plant pathology research, education, and extension.
Mission
- To advance the understanding of plant diseases and develop effective management strategies. - To provide research-based solutions to plant disease problems affecting agricultural productivity and food safety. - To educate and train the next generation of plant pathologists and agricultural professionals. - To collaborate with stakeholders to promote sustainable agricultural practices and reduce the impact of plant diseases on the environment. Core Values 1. Innovation: Embracing cutting-edge technologies and approaches to advance plant pathology research and education. 2. Sustainability: Promoting environmentally friendly and socially responsible practices in plant disease management. 3. Collaboration: Fostering partnerships among researchers, educators, extension specialists, and stakeholders to address plant disease challenges. 4. Excellence: Striving for excellence in research, education, and extension to improve plant health and agricultural productivity.