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Issue: 1082 Date: 5/19/2011
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Seeds Of Change: New Leaders Enhance St. Louis BioBelt Landscape
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| St . Louis Commerce. May - June 2011 |
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The Missouri Botanical Garden and Donald Danforth Plant Science Center are 2 of the region's greatest scientific institutions. It's remarkable how these plant science and horticultural powerhouses are not only important to St. Louis, but to the rest of the world. Today the St. Louis region is home to more than 400 plant and life sciences companies and boasts the largest concentration of Ph.D.s in plant science in the world.
St. Louis is gaining global prominence as the U.S. agriculture research and commercialization hub. The Missouri Botanical Garden is recognized as one of the top 3 such gardens in the world and does research in more than 38 countries.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and Missouri Botanical Garden Gain New Presidents Moving the Region Forward as a Global Leader in Plant Science
Both organizations work to improve the human condition through research, conservation, education and commercialization. Adding to their impact are the new presidents who recently joined these organizations, both are considered to be at the top of their respective fields. Dr. James C. Carrington joined the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center as president on May 1, while Dr. Peter Wyse Jackson became president of the Missouri Botanical Garden on September 1.
"I hope the science that we do here will have a real impact, both here and abroad to provide better and more nutritious food and result in more sustainable practices in the consumption of food and biofuels." said Dr. James C. Carringto.
"There are 100,000 plants that are threatened by extinction. Now more than ever, the world needs a strong Missouri Botanical Garden. Our challenge and opportunity is to play an active role in plant conservation through cultivation, research, education and many different avenues.?said Dr. Peter Wyse Jackson.
(St . Louis Commerce. May - June 2011)
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| Dr. James C. Carrington, president, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center |
Dr. Peter Wyse Jackson, president, Missouri Botanical Garden |
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