Family: Joe Burton (son)
Glenn W. Burton | |
|---|---|
 Pearl millet, Tifton | |
| Born | May 5, 1910 Clatonia, Gage County, Nebraska |
| 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] His Tifton 419 was the most widely used Bermuda grass worldwide 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]
- ^ a b Hallauer, Arnel R. Glenn Willard Burton. Archived 2015-09-05 at the Wayback Machine National Academy of Sciences: National Academies Press. 91:93.
- ^ Dr. Glenn W. Burton, pioneer in plant breeding Michigan State University.
- ^ a b c Kral, E. A. Glenn W. Burton: Agronomist thought to have saved millions from starvation. Archived 2012-02-07 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Werden, Lincoln A. (January 30, 1965).Greenskeepers Urged to Obtain Water Supply on Golf Property. Archived 2018-07-22 at the Wayback Machine New York Times Section: Food Fashions Family Furnishings. p. 3.
- ^ Glenn W. Burton. Archived 2012-10-23 at the Wayback Machine The President's National Medal of Science.