Family: Joe Burton (son)
Glenn W. Burton | |
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 Pearl millet, Tifton | |
| Born | (1910-05-05)May 5, 1910 Clatonia,Gage County, Nebraska |
| Died | November 22, 2005(2005-11-22) (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, 2005Tifton, Georgia) was an Americanagricultural scientist[1][2] notable for his pioneering work inplant breeding, development ofpearl millet in 1956, and for other contributions that helped increase worldfood production.[3]
Burton was also known for the development ofBermuda grasses used onathletic fields.[3] His Tifton 419 was the most widely used Bermuda grass worldwide as of 2006.[3][4]
Burton received theNational Medal of Science from PresidentRonald Reagan: "For outstanding contributions to thebiological sciences that have helped to feed the hungry, protect and beautify the environment, and provide recreation for millions."[5]
Burton was a member of theNational Academy of Sciences and chair of the Agronomic Science Foundation.[1]
Burton received his bachelor's degree from theUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1932. He received his master's degree in 1933 and Ph.D. in 1936 fromRutgers University.[2]
His notable awards, honors and distinctions included:[1][5]
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