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Glenn W. Burton (May 5, 1910 near Clatonia, Gage County, Nebraska – November 22, 2005 Tifton, Georgia) was an American agricultural scientist〔Hallauer, Arnel R. (Glenn Willard Burton. ) National Academy of Sciences: National Academies Press. 91:93.〕〔(Dr. Glenn W. Burton, pioneer in plant breeding ) Michigan State University.〕 notable for his pioneering work in plant breeding, development of pearl millet in 1956 and for other contributions that helped to increase world food production.〔Kral, E. A. (Glenn W. Burton: Agronomist thought to have saved millions from starvation. )〕 Burton was also known for development of bermuda grasses used on athletic fields.〔 Of these, his Tifton 419 is the most widely used bermuda grass in the world as of 2006.〔〔Werden, Lincoln A. (January 30, 1965).(Greenskeepers Urged to Obtain Water Supply on Golf Property. ) ''New York Times'' Section: Food Fashions Family Furnishings. p. 3.〕 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."〔(Glenn W. Burton. ) The President's National Medal of Science.〕 Burton was a member of the National Academy of Sciences and chair of the Agronomic Science Foundation.〔 == Education == 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.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Glenn W. Burton」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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