J. Perry Gustafson is a currently an Adjunct Professor of Plant Sciences at the University of Missouri. He is the author or co-author of many books, including
Gene Manipulation in Plant Improvement.
Peter H. Raven is President Emeritus of the Missouri Botanical Garden and George Engelmann Professor of Botany Emeritus at Washington University in St. Louis, and recipient of the National Medal of Science. He has written or coauthored numerous books.
Paul R. Ehrlich is Bing Professor of Population Studies Emeritus and President, Center for Conservation Biology, Stanford University. He is author of
The Population Bomb and is a Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Crafoord Prize recipient.
