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British Society for Plant Pathology

Okay, so you know how plants can get sick just like us humans? There are tiny creatures called pathogens that can make plants sick and cause them to not grow or produce fruits or flowers. The British Society for Plant Pathology is a group of very smart people who study and understand these pathogens and try to find ways to keep plants healthy.

It's like when you get a cold, your parents give you medicine to make you feel better. The scientists in this society also try to find different kinds of medicine for plants that are sick or about to get sick. They might also figure out how to stop the pathogens from spreading to other plants, just like you have to stay home from school when you're sick so you don't give your germs to other kids.

The British Society for Plant Pathology is important because plants are very important to us. They give us food, oxygen to breathe, and they make the world a beautiful place. So, these scientists are working hard to protect them and keep them healthy.