Achievements

1- Controlling plant disease problems that threaten the economic crops.
2- Traditional and molecular diagnosis and identification of the plant pathogens (viruses, fungi, bacteria and nematodes)
3- Developing some biological fungicides that are registered, commercially produced and distributed as a safe alternative to the harmful chemical fungicides.
4- Production and propagation of several elite and disease-free plant varieties using the tissue culture techniques
5-Serving many universities, research institutes and the private sector companies through making DNA-fingerprints, DNA-sequencing and different chemical analyses.
5- A well designed type culture collection facility.
6- Continuous training courses and workshops for agricultural extension specialists and cooperation with some big farms in adoption and spread of the biological control approach through on-farm-trials programs.
The Vision:

Optimization of the healthy agricultural production that is free of the plant pathogens or any toxic contaminants.
The Mission:
Developing the human and technical resources focusing on the biotechnological tools for accurate and effective detection and management of the plant pathogens.
The Strategy:
Using all the possible methods and techniques to control plant diseases, especially the safe chemical and bio-pesticides and developing disease-resistant plants.
Facilities and capability :
Seventeen research departments, a tissue culture unit and a central laboratory for biotechnology, all of them are well equipped and directed by well experienced research teams. Some of the equipment in the central laboratory for biotechnology are PCR machines, Real-time PCR, DNA-Sequencer, Electrophoresis units, Gel Photo Documentation system, HPLC, GC-mass and several types of the advanced microscopes.
Cooperation with others:
The institute is having a solid cooperation with:
1- The Central Directorate of Agricultural Quarantine
2- The Plant Protection Research Institute
3- The Field Crop Research Institute
4- The Horticulture Research Institute
5- Faculties of agriculture and Science
6- A cooperation with some European countries and the United States of America through several research projects.
Services:
1-Identification of plant pathogenic microorganisms and their antagonistic ones using the traditional and molecular tools.
2- Production of certified disease-free transplants
3- Different molecular and chemical analyses including detection of mycotoxins and determination of the active ingredients of chemical and biological formulas
4- Examination of the imported and exported crops
5- Training and extension courses and workshops on disease diagnosis and management for whoever interested in the public and private sectors.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The organization preceding the Plant Pathology Research Institute (PPATHRI) was originally formed from a branch of mycological research in the Department of Plant Breeding, in December 1919, As such, it is considered one of the first research organizations established in Egypt. The original aim was to survey plant diseases attacking the most important field crops. Early comprehensive studies included wilt and sore-shin diseases of cotton. The original research unit ex-panded to become the Plant Pathology Section and in 1973, the Plant Pathology Research Institute.
THE PLANT PATHOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
During the evolution of PPATHRI, staff members have in¬creased to more than 600. Many of the staff have traveled abroad for advanced education in specific branches of plant pathology. Today, the institute has 17 research sections + 3 units whose principal aim is to direct scientific and practical re¬search to protect Egyptian crops from diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes. This includes re¬search aimed at insuring high quality production of field and horticultural crops. The institute serves scientists, extension officers and farmers, and cooperates with other institutes and organizations around the world.
PPATHRJ headquarters and some research sections are currently located in Giza, at the Agricultural Research Cen¬ter (ARC). An additional section is located in Dokki. The Institute has offices on floors of other institutes and many small buildings housing separate research sections. Pres¬ently, a central building for the Institute is under construc¬tion.
The research staff is actively involved with all aspects of survey, control and management of plant diseases, including extension programs, international cooperation, in-country and international training.