ASHS Opening Plenary Session and William A. "Tex" Frazier Lecture
ASHS Opening Plenary Session and William A. "Tex" Frazier Lecture
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The American Society for Horticultural Science is pleased to announce that Peter H. Raven has been named as the 22nd William A. “Tex” Frazier Lecturer. The lecture will take place during the ASHS Annual Conference, 25–28 July 2009, in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Raven is President of the Missouri Botanical Garden, a world-class center for botanical research and education, and horticultural display. Described by Time Magazine as a “Hero for the Planet,” Raven champions research around the world to preserve endangered plants and is a leading advocate for conservation and a sustainable environment. He is the recipient of numerous prizes and awards, including the International Prize for Biology from the government of Japan and the U.S. National Medal of Science.
The American Society for Horticultural Science is pleased to announce that Peter H. Raven has been named as the 22nd William A. “Tex” Frazier Lecturer. The lecture will take place during the ASHS Annual Conference, 25–28 July 2009, in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Raven is President of the Missouri Botanical Garden, a world-class center for botanical research and education, and horticultural display. Described by Time Magazine as a “Hero for the Planet,” Raven champions research around the world to preserve endangered plants and is a leading advocate for conservation and a sustainable environment. He is the recipient of numerous prizes and awards, including the International Prize for Biology from the government of Japan and the U.S. National Medal of Science.
Saturday, July 25, 2009: 10:00 AM
Mississippi (Millennium Hotel St. Louis)
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