The aim of the Journal of Plant Pathology (JPP), an international journal of the Italian Society for Plant Pathology (SIPaV), is to publish results of research on fundamental and applied aspects of plant pathology. Contributions in the field of mycology, bacteriology, phytoplasmatology, phytoplasma diseases, virology, physiological plant pathology, plant-parasite interactions, post-harvest diseases, non-infectious diseases, and plant protection are welcome. Articles on screening for pesticide and for resistance to pathogens are generally not accepted. Surveys for diseases or pathogens should be submitted as "Short communications".