Report of the Tomato Genetics Cooperative Number 52 – September 2002 University of Florida Gulf Coast Research and Education Center 5007 60th Street East Bradenton, FL  34203  USA Foreword The  Tomato  Genetics  Cooperative,  initiated  in  1951,  is  a  group  of  researchers who share an interest in tomato genetics, and who have organized informally for the  purpose  of  exchanging  information,  germplasm,  and  genetic  stocks.    The Report of the Tomato Genetics Cooperative is published annually and contains reports of work in progress by members, announcements and updates on linkage maps  and  materials  available.    The  research  reports  include  work  on  diverse topics  such  as  new  traits  or  mutants  isolated,  new  cultivars  or  germplasm developed,  interspecific  transfer  of  traits,  studies  of  gene  function  or  control  or tissue culture.  Relevant work on other  Solanaceous  species  is  encouraged  as well.    Membership currently stands at approximately 200 from 34 countries.  Requests for  membership  (per  year)  US$15  (plus  $5  shipping  if  international)--should  be sent  to  Dr.  J.W.  Scott,  Gulf  Coast  Research  and  Education  Center,  5007  60th Street  East,  Bradenton,  FL    34203,  USA,  jwsc@ifas.ufl.edu.    Please  send  only checks  or  money  orders.    Make  checks  payable  to  the  University  of  Florida.   We are sorry but we are NOT able to accept cash, wire transfers or credit cards.    Cover  photo  provided  by  Roger  Chetelat:  With  Charley  Rick’s  passing  we have lost one of the great pioneers of tomato genetics who was instrumental in forming the Tomato Genetics Cooperative. Below is an obituary written by his son highlighting some aspects of his life and career. It is followed by an article written by  Dick  Robinson  in  1982  (TGC  32:1-2)  that  outlines  the  early  history  of  the Tomato  Genetics  Cooperative  and  Dr.  Rick’s  critical  role  in  its  development.  I know everyone involved in tomato genetics and/or breeding has admiration and respect  for  Charley  because  of  his  wisdom,  accomplishments,  and  his  friendly demeanor.    The  main  reason  I  have  taken  on  the  editorship  of  the  TGC  was because I considered it an honor to carry on one of Charley’s legacies. - J.W. Scott

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