American Phytopathological Society

What American Phytopathological Society does

The American Phytopathological Society (APS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional scientific society founded in December 1908 by 54 scientists and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. Its primary mission is to advance the science of plant pathology and promote economically and environmentally sustainable plant health practices through publications, meetings, education, and advocacy. APS serves a global membership of more than 3,600 plant pathology scientists, researchers, extension professionals, and industry practitioners located in nearly 90 countries, organized through 27 Communities of Interest, 7 geographic divisions, and a council-based volunteer governance structure.

The society operates a multi-product platform centered on six peer-reviewed journals (Phytopathology, Plant Disease, Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, Plant Health Progress, Phytobiomes, and PhytoFrontiers) and the APS PRESS publishing arm, which has produced over 300 titles including textbooks, compendia, lab guides, and diagnostic software. Complementary offerings include the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network (DAVN) launched in 2023 for assay development collaboration, the APS Image Database for peer-reviewed visual diagnostics, the Grow: Plant Health Exchange platform for applied research, the Plantopia Podcast, free K-12 education resources, continuing education courses and webinars, an industry job board, and the flagship annual Plant Health meeting along with regional division meetings.

APS funds its mission through a diversified nonprofit revenue model anchored by tiered individual membership dues ($43-$108), Sustaining Associates corporate memberships ($802-$1,085), journal and online collection subscriptions ($140-$342), APS PRESS book and software sales, annual meeting registration and sponsorships, continuing education fees, job board advertising, and donations to the APS Foundation. Distribution is primarily digital and global (my.apsnet.org membership portal, APS Journals platform, APS PRESS online store), with a regional layer via seven division-based meetings. Beyond commercial activity, APS plays an active role in federal agricultural research policy through partnerships with USDA agencies (ARS, NIFA, APHIS), the National Plant Diagnostic Network, the National Coalition for Food and Agricultural Research, the AFRI Coalition, the American Institute of Biological Sciences, and joint advocacy initiatives with the Weed Science Society of America and the Entomological Society of America.

Name

American Phytopathological Society

Legal name

American Phytopathological Society

Website

https://apsnet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The American Phytopathological Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit scientific society founded in 1908 that serves 3,600+ plant pathology professionals in nearly 90 countries through six peer-reviewed journals, APS PRESS publishing, the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network, an annual Plant Health meeting, continuing education, and federal agricultural research advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific Publishing

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Life Sciences (Biology, Ecology, Agriculture) Scholarly Publishing (EDAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarly Societies & Conference Proceedings Publishing (MPAJABAK), Agriculture, Environmental & Earth Sciences (EDAGABAL)

Keywords

• Scientific publishing
• Plant pathology research
• Peer-reviewed journals
• Continuing education
• Professional membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees across multiple tiers including Professional ($108), Early Career ($70), Student ($43), Emeritus (complimentary), and Developing Economy options. Also includes Division memberships at varying price points.
2. Publications and Journals: Revenue from journal subscriptions (print and online), including Phytopathology and Plant Disease. Also includes revenue from APS PRESS books (over 300 titles), compendia, and diagnostic software.
3. Meetings and Events: Registration fees for annual Plant Health meetings and division meetings. Includes sponsorship and exhibitor revenue.
4. Continuing Education: Revenue from courses, workshops, and webinars including registration discounts for members.
5. Job Board and Advertising: Job posting fees on the APS Job Board with member discounts.
6. Sustaining Associates: Corporate membership fees ranging from $802 (1-100 employees) to $1,085 (101+ employees).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The American Phytopathological Society is a nonprofit scientific society that publishes six peer-reviewed journals in plant pathology, more than 300 APS PRESS books and compendia, and operates the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network (DAVN). It also delivers the annual Plant Health conference, continuing education courses and webinars, online community tools, the APS Image Database, and the Plantopia Podcast for plant pathology scientists, educators, and practitioners worldwide.

Product overview

The American Phytopathological Society operates a comprehensive platform of products and services centered on advancing plant pathology science. The core offering includes six peer-reviewed journals (Phytopathology®, Plant Disease™, Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions®, Plant Health Progress™, Phytobiomes™, and PhytoFrontiers®) covering fundamental and applied research. APS also publishes APS PRESS (300+ titles including textbooks, guides, and software) and maintains the Plant Disease Management Reports database. Key platforms include the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network (DAVN) with statistical tools, the APS Education Center with free K-12 resources, and the Grow: Plant Health Exchange for applied research. Additional offerings span Continuing Education (webinars, workshops, courses), the Plantopia Podcast, APS Image Database, and the Plant Health Annual Meeting conference. The society also provides career development tools through the Professional Development Center and operates an APS Job Board for the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APS PRESS: APS publishing arm offering over 300 titles on plant disease and related topics including textbooks, lab guides, teaching videos, and disease diagnosis software.
• Plant Health
• Diagnostic Assay Validation Network (DAVN)

Products and services

• Phytopathology APS's flagship peer-reviewed journal covering fundamental research in plant pathology, available in print and online with subscription access.
• Plant Disease Peer-reviewed journal focused on applied research on plant disease diagnosis, management, and control, available by subscription in print and online.
• Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (MPMI) Journal publishing research on the molecular interactions between plants and microbes, including pathogens, symbionts, and commensals, available as an open access journal.
• Plant Health Progress Journal covering practical plant health management research and applied plant pathology, available by subscription.
• Phytobiomes Open-access journal focused on the study of plants, their environments, and the complex interactions within phytobiomes.
• PhytoFrontiers Open-access journal publishing cutting-edge research across all areas of plant health science.
• APS PRESS APS's publishing arm offering over 300 titles on plant disease and related topics including textbooks, lab and field guides, teaching videos, and disease diagnosis software, with a 10% member discount.
• Plant Disease Management Reports (PDMR) Searchable database of reports on disease and pest management practices and findings from researchers worldwide, available by subscription.
• Diagnostic Assay Validation Network (DAVN) Network providing tools, communities, and knowledge products to support development through end-use and understanding of validated diagnostic assays for plant disease detection, including statistical calculators and validation tier workflows.
• APS Continuing Education Webinars, workshops, and courses from subject-matter experts covering topics such as seed pathology, research ethics, high throughput sequencing, and fungicide resistance, with registration discounts for members.
• Plant Health Annual Meeting APS's flagship annual conference featuring groundbreaking research presentations, hands-on workshops, and collaborative discussions in plant pathology, with registration fees and sponsorship/exhibitor opportunities.
• APS Membership Annual memberships offered at Professional ($108), Early Career ($70), Student ($43), Emeritus (complimentary), Undergraduate (complimentary), and Developing Economy ($15 basic or $100+ with a journal) tiers, plus corporate Sustaining Associates ($802-$1,085). Members access journals, webinars, bookstore discounts, registration discounts, publishing discounts, job board discounts, Foundation funding eligibility, and full directory access.
• APS Job Board Online job posting and search platform connecting employers with plant pathology professionals, with member discounts on job posting fees.
• DAVN Statistical Calculators Set of statistical calculators for diagnostic assay validation including analytical sensitivity, precision, accuracy, and ROC curves, hosted within the DAVN platform.
• Professional Development Center Career resources and professional development tools for plant pathologists including career planning and job search support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,600 members in nearly 90 countries served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Weed Science Society of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Weed Science Society of America and Entomological Society of America to create educational documents and resources helping members understand the EPA's Draft Fungicide Strategy and Endangered Species Act compliance requirements for pesticide use.
• Entomological Society of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Weed Science Society of America and Entomological Society of America to create educational documents and resources helping members understand the EPA's Draft Fungicide Strategy and Endangered Species Act compliance requirements for pesticide use.
• National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NPDN through the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network (DAVN), providing tools and resources for plant scientists, industry stakeholders, and private laboratories to develop, validate, and use diagnostic assays.
• National Plant Germplasm SystemminorOthersAdvocacy and policy support for the National Plant Germplasm System through APS Public Policy Board activities.
• National Coalition for Food and Agricultural Research (NCFAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPS collaborates with NCFAR on advocacy letters and policy initiatives supporting agricultural research funding and priorities.
• AFRI CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPS works with the AFRI Coalition on funding support letters for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative and related agricultural research programs.
• Coalition of CoalitionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroader agricultural research advocacy coalition focused on budget and appropriations priorities.
• American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPS joined AIBS in June 2021 for collaborative advocacy and scientific organization partnerships.
• USDAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple partnerships including Cochran Fellowship Program, Faculty Exchange Program, Borlaug Fellowship Program, and scientific cooperation initiatives with USDA agencies including ARS, NIFA, and APHIS.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/plantdisease
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/plantdisease
• Facebookfacebook.com/AmericanPhytopathologicalSociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-phytopathological-society
• Instagraminstagram.com/planthealthisyourhealth

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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