Nominations for Borlaug Global Rust Initiative Gene Stewardship Award
March 23, 2012| |
The Borlaug Global Rust Initiative Gene Stewardship Award is open for nominees. It is given to recognize a researcher or team of researchers serving a national breeding program or other nationally based institution. Specifically, award recipients are those who demonstrate excellence in the development, multiplication and/or release of rust resistant wheat varieties.
Send nominations to Sarah Davidson Evanega by June, 2012 at snd2@cornell.edu. Details of the award are available at http://globalrust.org/traction/permalink/blog228
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