NEWS — Crystal Rose-Fricker Honored with Genetics and Plant Breeding Award
June 20, 2008
Crystal Rose-Fricker Honored with Genetics and Plant Breeding Award
Crop Science Society of America Cites Contributions to Plant Science
Hubbard, Oregon (June 20, 2008) — Pure-Seed Testing, Inc. announced Crystal Rose-Fricker, president, will be honored with the NCCPB Genetics and Plant Breeding Award for Industry.
Administered by the Crop Science Society of America, the award is intended to honor scientists who have made significant contributions through private sector genetic and plant breeding research.
Rose-Fricker was instrumental in the development of several trait-specific varieties, including Crystal BlueLinks from Tee-2-Green, and Gray Goose and Gray Fox from Scotts Professional Seed. Her hard work also played a key role in the launch of Sea Spray, the industry’s first seeded seashore paspalum.
“My daughter never ceases to amaze me,” said Bill Rose, president of Tee-2-Green, the leading worldwide producer of bentgrass. “Crystal works very hard, and I’m happy to see her recognized for her accomplishments.”
Rose-Fricker earned her bachelor’s degree in crop production and her master’s degree in plant breeding at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore. In addition to her role as president of Pure-Seed Testing, Rose-Ficker is on the advisory board for Scotts Professional Seed and serves on the board of the Turfgrass Breeder’s Association.
“I’m thrilled to be recognized by the CSSA,” said Rose-Fricker. “They do so much for crop science education and research - it is an honor to receive this prestigious award.”
The award ceremony is scheduled for the evening of Monday, October 6.
The CSSA was founded in 1955, and its mission is to advance crop science through seed genetics, plant breeding, crop physiology, crop production and environmental quality.
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