Dr. John Ruter, Armitage Endowed Professor of Horticulture and Director, The Trial Gardens at UGA at University of Georgia
Dr. Ruter’s research focuses on breeding and introducing herbaceous and woody ornamental cultivars. His program has released over 40 cultivars, and he has received numerous plant patents. He teaches two classes on herbaceous plant identification and a course on current topics in horticulture. Several organizations have recognized Dr. Ruter, such as the American Conifer Society, the American Holly Society, The Garden Clubs of Georgia, The Georgia Green Industry Association, Georgia Author of the Year, and the Southern Nursery Association. He is a Fellow of the International Plant Propagators’ Society and an award-winning author of four books and over 500 scientific and popular publications. In 2021 Dr. Ruter was named the Inventor of the Year for the University of Georgia. Dr. Ruter was recently honored as a Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science and received the Outstanding Graduate Educator Award.
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