OREI Cooperator Richard Pratt was made a fellow of the Crop Science Society of America

 OREI Cooperator Dr. Rich Pratt was made a fellow of the Crop Science Society of America. According to the Society web site “Members of the Society nominate worthy colleagues based on their professional achievements and meritorious service. Up to 0.3% of the Society’s active and emeritus members may be elected Fellow”. The award was presented at the annual meeting in Phoenix, Az, November 6-9, 2016. Dr. Pratt organized a symposium titled “Native Crops and Genetic Resources from the Southwest” at the meeting.