1990 R. P. Pottinger

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CollectionBledisloe Medal RecipientsDescriptionA portrait of R. P. Pottinger (1957-61 BAgrSc, MagrSc), the Bledsloe Medallist, 1990. Following his studies at Lincoln College, Peter was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship to undertake doctoral studies in Canada. On his return in 1965 he was assistant lecturer at Lincoln College, and in the short space of six years reached the status of Reader in Entomology. In 1975, he headed a team of scientists as the National Co-ordinator, Pasture Pest Research at Ruakura. Being an enthusiastic applied entomologist, Dr Pottinger took the results of scientific investigation back to those on the land. He spoke regularly at field days and authored or co-authored over 110 scientific publications. His plant protection research is internationally recognised and he has extensive consultancy experience both in New Zealand and overseas.PersonR. P. PottingerDate2012KeywordsBledisloe MedalawardsAlumniCommonwealth ScholarshipentomologyFilename1990 Pottinger R PSourceBledisloe and Alumni International Medal Recipients 1930 - 2012Item Reference0000834

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1990 R. P. Pottinger