摘要
Dejun Yu （Te-tsun Yu, Feb. 1, 1908-July 14, 1986） was a famous plant taxonomist and horticulturist in China as well as an expert on botanical gardens （Fig. 1）. As a patriotic scientist, Dejun Yu refused a position in Britain and returned to China without hesitation in 1950. He devoted his whole life to the botanical sciences. His contributions went far beyond advancing botany, however, extending to construction of botanical gardens and the exploration of plant resources, especially fruit trees in China. His research was closely connected to the scientific and economic development of his country.
Dejun Yu （Te-tsun Yu, Feb. 1, 1908-July 14, 1986） was a famous plant taxonomist and horticulturist in China as well as an expert on botanical gardens （Fig. 1）. As a patriotic scientist, Dejun Yu refused a position in Britain and returned to China without hesitation in 1950. He devoted his whole life to the botanical sciences. His contributions went far beyond advancing botany, however, extending to construction of botanical gardens and the exploration of plant resources, especially fruit trees in China. His research was closely connected to the scientific and economic development of his country.
