Title:

Research Geneticist and Leader

Affiliation:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Coastal Plain Experimental Station

Tifton,Georgia 31794 USA

Gender:

Male

Year Deceased:

2005

Award Discipline:

Biological Sciences

Award Year:

1982

Citation:

"For outstanding contributions to the biological sciences that have helped to feed the hungry, protect and beautify the environment, and provide recreation for millions."

Presented by President Reagan at a White House Ceremony on May 24, 1983.