Micro Lin ( Taichung) 林士珍(臺中)

Shi-Zhen Lin (林士珍), born on October 17, 1928, in Taichung, Taiwan, was a pioneering plant pathologist. Graduating from Provincial Agricultural College (now National Chung Hsing University), he earned a master’s degree in plant pathology from the University of Tokyo. Lin was the first Taiwanese scholar to identify Mycoplasma as the cause of sugarcane white leaf disease, overturning the previous belief that it was viral. His research protected nearly 4,000 hectares of sugarcane fields and saved the industry substantial losses. Lin held academic and research positions, including associate professor at Chinese Culture University and researcher at the Taiwan Sugar Research Institute. He was also active in Rotary International, serving as District Governor and board member, and promoting Taiwan–Japan relations through Rotary. Lin passed away on May 28, 2022, at age 95, leaving a legacy of scientific innovation and community service.

Shi-Zhen Lin (林士珍), nascido em 17 de outubro de 1928 em Taichung, Taiwan, foi um pioneiro na fitopatologia. Formado na Provincial Agricultural College (atual National Chung Hsing University), obteve mestrado em fitopatologia na Universidade de Tóquio. Lin foi o primeiro pesquisador taiwanês a identificar o Micoplasma como causa da doença da folha branca da cana-de-açúcar, contrariando a crença anterior de que era viral. Sua pesquisa protegeu quase 4.000 hectares de plantações e evitou perdas significativas para a indústria. Atuou como professor associado na Chinese Culture University e pesquisador no Taiwan Sugar Research Institute. Também teve papel ativo no Rotary International, como Governador Distrital e membro do conselho, promovendo relações entre Taiwan e Japão. Faleceu em 28 de maio de 2022 aos 95 anos, deixando legado de inovação científica e serviço comunitário.

林士珍（Shi-Zhen Lin），1928年10月17日生于台湾台中，是植物病理学领域的先驱。毕业于省立农业专科学校（今国立中兴大学），并于东京大学获得植物病理学硕士学位。林士珍是首位确认为甘蔗白叶病病原为支原体（Mycoplasma）的台湾学者，纠正了长期以来误认为此病是病毒性疾病的错误认知。他的研究保护了近3964公顷甘蔗田，有效挽救了产业巨额损失。曾任中华文化大学副教授及台湾糖业研究所研究员。林士珍也积极参与扶轮社，担任区长及理事，推动台湾与日本间的交流合作。他于2022年5月28日逝世，享年95岁，留下了科学创新与社会服务的丰硕遗产。