Obituary: Michel Hoarau

Obituary: Michel Hoarau

(1 November 1933 – 20 February 2023) Mr. Michel Hoarau, a leading personality of sugarcane research and development in Réunion Island, passed away on 20 February 2023. A graduate of the Institut National Agronomique of Paris (INA) and Ecole Supérieure...
In Memoriam: Michael Camm Bennett

In Memoriam: Michael Camm Bennett

(29 September 1929 – 2 October 2022) Mike was born in Bath and educated there at King Edward VI School, followed by King’s College, London, where he was awarded a Special Honours Degree in Chemistry. He then commenced his research career in Colloid Science, being...
In Memoriam: Dr Jaap Bruijn

In Memoriam: Dr Jaap Bruijn

It is with sadness that the sugar cane community in South Africa and internationally has learned of thepassing away of Dr. Jaap Bruijn on 29 June 2020 in France. Dr. Bruijn was a remarkable sugartechnologist who has left his imprint on the South African sugar industry...
In Memoriam: Dr. Denver Thomas Loupe

In Memoriam: Dr. Denver Thomas Loupe

(1927-2019) Dr. Denver Thomas Loupe (1927-2019) Denver Thomas Loupe passed away on 8 July 2019. A beloved father and grandfather, he is predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Ferne Kemp Loupe. He is survived by his children Stephen Loupe and spouse Melody and Stephenie...
In Memoriam: Dr. Erik Mirkov (1959 – 2018)

In Memoriam: Dr. Erik Mirkov (1959 – 2018)

Dr Erik Morkov The sugarcane research community has lost a brilliant and vibrant scientist. Erik Mirkov, an outstanding plant virologist, an inspiring mentor of national and international students, postdocs and scientists, an excellent leader and collaborator, and an...
In Memoriam: John Rhys Williams (1925 – 2017)

In Memoriam: John Rhys Williams (1925 – 2017)

John Rhys Williams (1925 – 2017) John Rhys Williams was born in Wales in 1925. He was educated at Pentre Secondary School from 1936 to 1942 after which he was admitted to the University of Bristol and graduated with a BSc first class honours in 1945. This allowed him...