PREFACE

PNL Volume 12 1980

PREFACE

The Pisum Genetics Association (PGA) is a non-profit, unincorporated

organization established to facilitate the exchange of information and to

ensure the preservation of valuable genetic stocks. The number of PGA members

now stands at 149.

Increased

dues

There is some good news and some bad news on the economic

front. The good news is that the National Pea Improvement Associa-

tion once again authorized a grant of $500 to help meet the costs

of publishing the PNL. We are truly grateful for that. The bad

news is that our operating costs continue to rise. Our yearly

treasurer's report does not reflect the labor costs for clerical

and secretarial services, much of which the department has absorbed,

These include expenses associated with bookkeeping, typing, proof-

reading, correspondence, etc. It is now clear, however, that

the PGA itself will have to assume a greater share of the costs.

Ruefully, therefore, I announce an increase in dues from $2.00

per annum to $3.00. Before taking effect, however, the suggested

increase will have to be ratified by the coordinating committee.

An additional expense this year involves re-printing Vol. 10,

the stocks of which are nearly exhausted. We hope the increase

in dues will not pose undue hardship or weaken member support.

A team of Cornell administrators recently returned from a

working tour to the People's Republic of China. One aim of the

visit was to establish contacts between Cornell and various

academic institutions in China with the view toward scholarly

ties. We have attempted to follow up on some of the contacts

that were made by sending complementary copies of PNL 10 to the

following institutions in China: Beijing Academy of Agricultural

Science, Beijing Agricultural University, and Janjing Agricultural

College. Through this initial effort, perhaps it will be possible

to identify scientists working with peas and ultimately to lead

to a fruitful exchange of information.

It would be desirable to provide our readers with an up-to-

date bibliography of genetic and cytogenetic literature on Pisum.

To accomplish this, we'll need uncommon cooperation or outright

beneficence. I beseech anyone who keeps a comprehensive and

current file of literature references to make it available to

us for duplication. The simplest and most direct solution would

be to transfer a computer record. There are several less satis-

factory approaches that would involve the participation of more

individuals, but the most important first step is to get an expres-

sion of member interest. Is anyone willing to share the fruits

of his or her toil? Incidentally, we continue to look for a

volunteer to prepare a cross-referenced index.

Again it is a pleasure to acknowledge and applaud the un-

stinting efforts and unceasing energies of Mrs. Fran Van Kirk,

our highly regarded clerk and jack-of-al1-trades. She is, from

this vantage point, the PGA's most valuable resource.

Liaison

with the

People 's

Republic

of China

Biblio-

graphy

Thanks

2 PREFACE

PNL Volume 12 1980

The financial report for the period 3/15/79 - 3/14/80:

Financial

report

Balance on hand 3/15/79

Dues collected

Expenditures

Postage

Publishing costs

Bank charges

Balance on hand 3/14/80

730.83

481.00

84.89

204.42

41.76

331.07

880.76

Membership

Membership in the PGA is open to all interested persons.

Dues are $3.00 annually (U. S. currency) and are used to help

defray the costs of publishing the PNL. Please make prime

banker's checks or money orders payable to the Pisum Genetics

Association and send to: G. A. Marx, Department of Seed §

Vegetable Sciences, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station,

Geneva, NY 14456, U.S.A. The PNL will be sent upon receipt of

dues.

G. A. Marx, Editor

for the Coordinating Committee:

S. Blixt L. Monti

W. Gottschalk I. Murfet

E. Gritton B. Sharma

G. Marx B. Snoad

Cover

The name Herbert Lamprecht is virtually synonymous with

pea genetics. His contributions to the "state of the art"

perhaps have surpassed all others in scope and importance.

His legacy remains undiminished. The cover illustration was

redrawn by Mrs. Monica Juffs from a photo which appeared in

PNL Vol. 2 ten years ago (1970). Accompanying the photo was a

biographical sketch of Dr. Lamprecht's life and works.



PNL Volume 12 1980		PREFACE	1

PREFACE The Pisum Genetics Association (PGA) is a non-profit, unincorporated organization established to facilitate the exchange of information and to ensure the preservation of valuable genetic stocks. The number of PGA members now stands at 149.

Increased dues	There is some good news and some bad news on the economic front. The good news is that the National Pea Improvement Associa- tion once again authorized a grant of $500 to help meet the costs of publishing the PNL. We are truly grateful for that. The bad news is that our operating costs continue to rise. Our yearly treasurer's report does not reflect the labor costs for clerical and secretarial services, much of which the department has absorbed, These include expenses associated with bookkeeping, typing, proof- reading, correspondence, etc. It is now clear, however, that the PGA itself will have to assume a greater share of the costs. Ruefully, therefore, I announce an increase in dues from $2.00 per annum to $3.00. Before taking effect, however, the suggested increase will have to be ratified by the coordinating committee. An additional expense this year involves re-printing Vol. 10, the stocks of which are nearly exhausted. We hope the increase in dues will not pose undue hardship or weaken member support. A team of Cornell administrators recently returned from a working tour to the People's Republic of China. One aim of the visit was to establish contacts between Cornell and various academic institutions in China with the view toward scholarly ties. We have attempted to follow up on some of the contacts that were made by sending complementary copies of PNL 10 to the following institutions in China: Beijing Academy of Agricultural Science, Beijing Agricultural University, and Janjing Agricultural College. Through this initial effort, perhaps it will be possible to identify scientists working with peas and ultimately to lead to a fruitful exchange of information. It would be desirable to provide our readers with an up-to- date bibliography of genetic and cytogenetic literature on Pisum. To accomplish this, we'll need uncommon cooperation or outright beneficence. I beseech anyone who keeps a comprehensive and current file of literature references to make it available to us for duplication. The simplest and most direct solution would be to transfer a computer record. There are several less satis- factory approaches that would involve the participation of more individuals, but the most important first step is to get an expres- sion of member interest. Is anyone willing to share the fruits of his or her toil? Incidentally, we continue to look for a volunteer to prepare a cross-referenced index. Again it is a pleasure to acknowledge and applaud the un- stinting efforts and unceasing energies of Mrs. Fran Van Kirk, our highly regarded clerk and jack-of-al1-trades. She is, from this vantage point, the PGA's most valuable resource.
Liaison with the People 's Republic of China
Biblio- graphy
Thanks