Dr. Gary L. Ritenour, professor emeritus of Plant Science, passed away Jan. 10 at age 78. Dr. Ritenour worked at the University for 30 years.

He joined the Fresno State faculty in 1969 and taught a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in plant science, agronomy, plant protection, plant health, applied statistics and biometrics. He held a number of administrative positions, including director of Agricultural Operations, chair of the Department of Plant Science and Mechanized Agriculture and director of Crop Production and Protection Center. He also was a consultant in crop production and agricultural chemicals more than two decades.