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PV Nelson is a researcher who has been honored as a Fellow by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS) for his contributions to the field of horticulture and sustainable agriculture.
American Society of Horticultural Science
The American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing horticultural research and education. The ASHS is composed of over 2,500 members from around the world and is committed to promoting the development and adoption of sustainable horticultural practices.
Paul Nelson was a Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Davis, and a key figure in the development and promotion of the Integrated Aqua-Vegetable System (IAVS).
Nelson was a renowned horticulturist and was known for his work on greenhouse operation and management. Nelson's involvement with the IAVS system began in the 1980s when he provided greenhouse space for the research. He continued to support the system as a valued advisor, mentor, and co-author for the next ten years.
Nelson's expertise in horticulture was instrumental in the development of the IAVS system, and his contributions helped to refine the system and make it more effective. Nelson was also involved in the development of sustainable agriculture practices more broadly. He was a prolific author and published numerous articles and papers on topics related to horticulture, greenhouse management, and sustainable agriculture.
He was also a frequent speaker at conferences and workshops and was known for his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in an accessible way. In addition to his work with the IAVS system, Nelson was involved in a variety of other sustainable agriculture projects. He was a strong advocate for sustainable agriculture practices and worked to promote the use of these practices in the United States and around the world.
Nelson's contributions to the field of sustainable agriculture were widely recognized. He was a Fellow of the American Society of Horticultural Science and was awarded the Society's Outstanding Educator Award in 1995. He was also a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and was awarded the Society's prestigious Fellow Award in 1996.
Nelson is also well-known in the field of horticulture for his definitive text “Greenhouse Operation and Management”, which is currently in its 7th edition. This text has been employed for over four decades in universities throughout the US and the world and is considered a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of horticulture.
Nelson provided the greenhouse space for the iAVs research in 1985 and continued to support iAVs as a valued advisor, mentor, and co-author through the ensuing ten years.
His contributions to the development and promotion of iAVs have been significant and have helped to establish iAVs as a viable and sustainable method of agriculture.