A leading figure in New Zealand horticulture has received international recognition.
Professor Ian Warrington has been made a Fellow of the International Society for Horticultural Science, at the society's general assembly in Portugal.
He's the first New Zealander and one of only six scientists worldwide to hold the fellowship, which recognises a member of the International Society, who's made an outstanding contribution to horticultural science worldwide.
During a 30 year career with the former Department of Scientific & Industrial Research and then Hort Research, Professor Warrington became known internationally for research on effects the environment has on plant growth and improving the training and management of apples and kiwifruit.
He then joined Massey University. Since 2002 his roles have included being Professor of Horticultural Science at Massey University, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, acting Vice-Chancellor and the university's Manawatu regional chief executive before he left three months ago.
