Family: Joe Burton (son)
Glenn W. Burton | |
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Born | Clatonia,
Gage County, Nebraska | May 5, 1910
Died | November 22, 2005 | (aged 95)
Alma mater |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rutgers University |
Awards |
President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service (1981) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Agricultural scientist |
Glenn W. Burton (May 5, 1910 near Clatonia, Gage County, Nebraska – November 22, 2005 Tifton, Georgia) was an American agricultural scientist [1] [2] notable for his pioneering work in plant breeding, development of pearl millet in 1956 and for other contributions that helped increase world food production. [3]
Burton was also known for the development of bermuda grasses used on athletic fields. [3] Of these, his Tifton 419 was the most widely used bermuda grass in the world as of 2006. [3] [4]
Burton received the National Medal of Science from President Ronald Reagan: "For outstanding contributions to the biological sciences that have helped to feed the hungry, protect and beautify the environment, and provide recreation for millions." [5]
Burton was a member of the National Academy of Sciences and chair of the Agronomic Science Foundation. [1]
Burton received his bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1932. He received his master's degree in 1933 and Ph.D. in 1936 from Rutgers University. [2]
His notable awards, honors and distinctions included: [1] [5]
Family: Joe Burton (son)
Glenn W. Burton | |
---|---|
Born | Clatonia,
Gage County, Nebraska | May 5, 1910
Died | November 22, 2005 | (aged 95)
Alma mater |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rutgers University |
Awards |
President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service (1981) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Agricultural scientist |
Glenn W. Burton (May 5, 1910 near Clatonia, Gage County, Nebraska – November 22, 2005 Tifton, Georgia) was an American agricultural scientist [1] [2] notable for his pioneering work in plant breeding, development of pearl millet in 1956 and for other contributions that helped increase world food production. [3]
Burton was also known for the development of bermuda grasses used on athletic fields. [3] Of these, his Tifton 419 was the most widely used bermuda grass in the world as of 2006. [3] [4]
Burton received the National Medal of Science from President Ronald Reagan: "For outstanding contributions to the biological sciences that have helped to feed the hungry, protect and beautify the environment, and provide recreation for millions." [5]
Burton was a member of the National Academy of Sciences and chair of the Agronomic Science Foundation. [1]
Burton received his bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1932. He received his master's degree in 1933 and Ph.D. in 1936 from Rutgers University. [2]
His notable awards, honors and distinctions included: [1] [5]