Chen Hang facts for kids

Chen Hang (born in 1931) is a famous botanist and horticulturist. A botanist studies plants, and a horticulturist works with growing plants, especially fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Chen Hang has made important contributions to plant science in China.

Early Life and Education

Chen Hang was born in Guangde County, which is in Anhui Province, China. She started her studies in 1949. She went to Zhejiang University to study horticulture. Horticulture is the art and science of growing plants. In 1953, she finished her studies. She graduated from the Department of Horticulture at Zhejiang Agricultural College. This college is now part of Zhejiang University.

Her Work in Plant Science

Chen Hang has spent most of her career working in Beijing. She helped start the modern Beijing Vegetable Research Center (BVRC). This center focuses on studying and improving vegetables. She is currently the Director of this important center.

She is also the Vice-president and a researcher at the Beijing Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute. This institute does research on farming and forests. Besides her research, Chen Hang is a part-time professor at Zhejiang University. She shares her knowledge with new students.

Special Awards and Honors

Chen Hang is a director of the Chinese Horticultural Society. This society brings together experts who study and grow plants in China.

In 1990, she received a very special award. It was the Veitch Memorial Medal (Gold). The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) gives out this medal. The RHS is a famous gardening organization in the United Kingdom. Chen Hang was the very first Chinese person to ever receive this high honor. This shows how important her work in horticulture is around the world.

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