Background
Zimmerman, Richard Hale was born on April 11, 1934 in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. Son of Hiram Lloyd and Irene (Hale) Zimmerman.
Zimmerman, Richard Hale was born on April 11, 1934 in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. Son of Hiram Lloyd and Irene (Hale) Zimmerman.
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1956; Master of Science, Rutgers University, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, Rutgers University, 1962.
Silviculturist, Texas Forest Svc., College Station, 1962-1964; plant physiologist, USDA, Beltsville, Maryland., 1965-1997; supervisory horticulturist, USDA, Beltsville, Maryland., since 1997.
Fellow American Society Horticultural Science (board directors 1983-1985, Joseph H. Gourley award 1972, Stark award 1978, 82, George M. Darrow award 1982), Internat.Plant Propagators' Society (eastern region, Merit award 1984, International Honor award 1995). Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, International Society Horticultural Science (treasurer, board directors), International Association Plant Tissue Culture, Society for Invitro Biology, Plant Growth Regulation Society American.
Married Michelle Marie Collas. Children: Pierre Hale, Melanie Anne.
