Wilmington, Delaware
April 2, 2009
 One
of the most accomplished researchers in the crop protection
industry, DuPont Fellow
George Lahm, will receive the 2009 Kenneth A. Spencer Award for
Outstanding Achievement in Food and Agricultural Chemistry. The
award is in recognition of his meritorious contributions to
agricultural and food chemistry, including his contributions to
the discovery of the two newest DuPont “blockbuster” insect
control products -- DuPont™ Rynaxypyr® and Cyazypyr™.
Lahm joined DuPont in 1980 and has led major discovery efforts
in the company’s agriculture business, including work on
innovative insecticides that increase the marketable value of
fruits, vegetables and other crops by reducing losses due to
insects.
“We are honored to have the opportunity to work side-by-side
with George and play a role in the remarkable innovations he and
his team have developed to advance agriculture,” said Jim
Collins, vice president and general manager, DuPont Crop
Protection. “His research efforts are reflected in our robust
pipeline of crop protection products that will help growers
improve productivity and profitability over the next several
years.
“During his 29 years in crop protection research, George has
left an indelible imprint on the industry,” added Collins. “He
has been at the forefront of research in insect control
chemistry and a driving force behind the discovery and
development of several new DuPont active ingredients for insect
control, including indoxacarb, Rynaxypyr® and Cyazypyr™.” |
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