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Bryan, Wilfred Walter (1907 - 1974) |
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| Born: 23 July 1907 Brighton, Sussex, England. Died: 26 February 1974 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | |
| Wilfred Walter Bryan was an instructor in plant breeding at the Queensland Agricultural College 1930-50. His maize breeding program produced the first hybrid seed that was released for commercial production in Australia and as a result of his work the industry changed almost completely to using hybrid varieties. |
Career Highlights |
| Born Brighton, Sussex, England, 23 July 1907. Died Brisbane, 26 February 1974. Educated University of Queensland (BAgrSc (hons) 1929, MAgrSc 1935, DSc 1969). Lecturer in genetics, University of Queensland 1930- ; instructor in plant breeding, Queensland Agricultural College 1930-50; Senior Research Scientist, CSIRO Division of Tropical Pastures 1950-72. Foundation member, Queensland Pasture Liaison committee 1952-71; foundation member, Queensland Herbage Plant Liaison committee 1964-71. President, Tropical Grassland Society of Australia 1963-64; President, Queensland Branch, Australian Institute of Agricultural Science 1953, Fellow 1964. |
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