Denton Eugene Alexander ( December 18, 1917 , USA - 2004 , USA ) - American geneticist and plant breeder .
| Denton Eugene Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | December 18, 1917 |
| Place of Birth | USA |
| Date of death | 2004 |
| A place of death | USA |
| Scientific field | Genetics , selection |
| Place of work | University of Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois |
| Academic rank | Professor |
Content
- 1 Biography
- 2 Scientific works
- 3 Membership
- 4 list of references
- 5 Links
Biography
Born December 18, 1917 in the United States. In the late 1930s, he entered the University of Illinois , which he graduated in 1941. In 1951, he was invited by the administration of the University of Illinois to the Agronomy Department, and since 1963 became a professor. He worked at the university until his death.
He died in 2004 in the USA. More information about Denton Alexander is unknown.
Scientific work
The main scientific works are devoted to theoretical and methodological issues of genetics and plant breeding.
- Developed the genetic basis of corn breeding.
Society Memberships
- 1970 - Foreign member of the Supreme Agricultural Academy .
List of references
- Biologists. Biographical reference book. - Kiev .: Science. Dumka, 1984.— 816 p.: silt
Links
- Denton Alexander at BES website .