Richard Kondratovich

Richard Kondratovich (born on May 12, 1932, died on February 17, 2017) was a Latvian biologist, academician, habilitated doctor of biology, professor, rhododendron breeder, University Rhododendron nursery "Babīte" founder and CEO (until 2017). Rhododendrons have been researched since 1957 and have produced altogether 109 outdoor rhododendron and 26 greenhouse azalea (Simsa rhododendrons) cultivars by 2017.