MEMORY OF KARTAMYSHEV VLADIMIR GEORGIEVICH - OUTSTANDING GENETICS AND BREEDERS

Abstract

The article is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Vladimir G. Kartamyshev birth is outstanding Russian scientist in the field of genetics, selection and seed production of oilseeds and corn, the Doctor of Agricultural Sciences. The main stages of the life path are highlighted. The youth of the scientist, his formation, participation in the Great Patriotic War, work with outstanding scientists are described. The main achievements in agricultural science and life of the scientific community were listed. The history of this person's life, revealing the boundaries of personality, shows all his eccentricity. The article contains information of the main awards, merits to the country and society. Based on the results of several scientific studies, he published more than 150 scientific papers, obtained 16 author's certificates for varieties and inventions. Vladimir G. is repeatedly awarded All-Union Agricultural Exhibition (VSHV) and Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy (VDNH). For success in developing highly efficient methods of breeding and breeding new highly productive varieties, he was awarded gold, four silver and six bronze medals. The scientist can be considered of the Don Geneticists and breeders community founder. He was the chairman of the Rostov branch of VOGiS for 20 years (1975 - 1994), and in 1995 he was elected the chairman of the Rostov Society of Geneticists and Breeders. The regional scientific conferences on genetics and breeding were held regularly and collections of works were published under his guidance.