The American Phytopathological Society established the Ruth Allen Award in 1965 to honor `` individuals who have made an outstanding , innovative research contribution that has changed , or has the potential to change , the direction of research in any field of plant pathology . ''
The American Phytopathological Society formed the Ruth Allen Award in 1965 to respect `` individuals who have made an outstanding , innovative research contribution that has changed , or has the potential to change , the direction of research in any field of plant pathology . ''