Plant Pathology: Past to Present is an illustrated storybook describing the origin, relevance, and science of plant pathology. The story unfolds as if told by Anton deBary, father of plant pathology, and is suitable for elementary and secondary students to adults. The storybook is available for download in English and in Spanish and Chinese translation. 

The book may be downloaded and freely reproduced and distributed. Please include the acknowledgements page or other proper crediting of the source.

Note that the file is large and that the download may take some time. Plan accordingly. Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to read the file. If you do not have the Acrobat Reader already installed on your computer, follow the link below to obtain this free software. 

Download the Storybook (English)

Download the Storybook (Spanish)

Download the Storybook (Chinese)

Credits and Acknowledgements

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An interactive, colorized, audio version of the "Plant Pathology: Past to Present" storybook is now available: ttp://www.btny.purdue.edu/outreach/PlantPathStory/

© 2005 by
The American Phytopathological Society