James Fletcher - Ottawa, Ontario
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James Fletcher pioneered both the study of insect depredation on crops and of plant diseases. James Fletcher est un pionnier dans l’étude des maladies des plantes et des dommages causés aux cultures par les insectes.
Waymark Code: WM11RMP
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/11/2019
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Inscription on the plaque:
James Fletcher pioneered both the study of insect depredation on crops and of plant diseases. As first Dominion Entomologist and Botanist, he was instrumental in convincing the government that research into economic entomology and plant pathology was necessary. Through voluminous correspondence, wide-ranging publications, and many speaking tours, he shared knowledge with farmers, fruit growers, and gardeners. He further advanced the natural sciences by helping to establish professional and non-governmental organizations, scientific journals, the National Collection of Vascular Plants, and the Canadian National Collection of Insects.
The plaque is located at the entrance to the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, on Prince of Wales Drive.
Inscription sur la plaque:
James Fletcher est un pionnier dans l’étude des maladies des plantes et des dommages causés aux cultures par les insectes. Premier entomologiste et botaniste du Dominion, il convainc le gouvernement de la nécessité de la recherche en entomologie économique et en phytopathologie. Par une vaste correspondance, diverses publications et maintes conférences, il transmet son savoir aux agriculteurs et aux jardiniers. Il fait avancer les sciences naturelles en contribuant à la création d’associations et de revues scientifiques, de la Collection nationale des plantes vasculaires et de la Collection nationale canadienne d’insectes.
Cette plaque est située à l'entrée du Jardin Écologique Fletcher, sur promenade Prince of Wales.
Classification: National Historic Person
Province or Territory: Ontario
Location - City name/Town name: Ottawa
Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: Not listed
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