SHE’S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW Anne Alvarez (PEPS) has been honored as a Fellow of the American Phytopathological Society (APS), a distinction offered in recognition of distinguished contributions to plant pathology, whether in original research, teaching, administration, professional and public service, or extension and outreach. Anne is recognized as a pioneer in plant bacteriology, working on diseases of a wide spectrum of tropical plants. Her work ranges from bacterial ecology and epidemiology to phylogeny and molecular genetics, while the major goal of her research is to benefit growers by developing methods for managing bacterial diseases. She is recognized worldwide as an esteemed authority on plant-pathogenic bacteria who has made long-lasting contributions in her field, especially with regard to tropical plants. In short, her achievements, says the APS, demonstrate how research innovation and knowledge can directly benefit agriculture and education. Link to article: apsnet.org/members/awards/Fellows/Pages/AlvarezAnne.aspx
Posted on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:17:01 +0000
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