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George Lahm

One of the most accomplished researchers in the crop protection industry, DuPont Fellow George Lahm, will receive the 2009 Kenneth A. Spencer Award for Outstanding Achievement in Food and Agricultural Chemistry.  The award is in recognition of his meritorious contributions to agricultural and food chemistry, including his contributions to the discovery of the two newest DuPont “blockbuster” insect control products -- DuPont™ Rynaxypyr® and Cyazypyr™.

Lahm joined DuPont in 1980 and has led major discovery efforts in the company’s agriculture business, including work on innovative insecticides that increase the marketable value of fruits, vegetables and other crops by reducing losses due to insects.

“We are honored to have the opportunity to work side-by-side with George and play a role in the remarkable innovations he and his team have developed to advance agriculture,” said Jim Collins, vice president and general manager, DuPont Crop Protection.  “His research efforts are reflected in our robust pipeline of crop protection products that will help growers improve productivity and profitability over the next several years.

“During his 29 years in crop protection research, George has left an indelible imprint on the industry,” added Collins.  “He has been at the forefront of research in insect control chemistry and a driving force behind the discovery and development of several new DuPont active ingredients for insect control, including indoxacarb, Rynaxypyr® and Cyazypyr™.”