Prof. Tafu Yu (1901-1993)(Fig. 1) is a pioneering scientist of phytopathology and agricultural microbiology in China. Like most of the scientists of his generation, Prof. Yu gave up the attractive conditions abroad an...Prof. Tafu Yu (1901-1993)(Fig. 1) is a pioneering scientist of phytopathology and agricultural microbiology in China. Like most of the scientists of his generation, Prof. Yu gave up the attractive conditions abroad and went back to China with the determination to rescue the nation with his knowledge. He has devoted his entire life to the development of phytopathology in China since 1924. Prof. Yu is also a distinguished educator who has instructed and in spired several generations of talent students for the country and has made outstanding contributions to the development of the agricultural scienee and education in China.展开更多
文摘Prof. Tafu Yu (1901-1993)(Fig. 1) is a pioneering scientist of phytopathology and agricultural microbiology in China. Like most of the scientists of his generation, Prof. Yu gave up the attractive conditions abroad and went back to China with the determination to rescue the nation with his knowledge. He has devoted his entire life to the development of phytopathology in China since 1924. Prof. Yu is also a distinguished educator who has instructed and in spired several generations of talent students for the country and has made outstanding contributions to the development of the agricultural scienee and education in China.