Robert Willard Hodgson | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 3, 1893 Dallas, Texas, US |
| Died | May 16 (or 17), 1966 (aged 73) |
| Known for | Research onCitrus,Avocado and other subtropical and tropical crops |
| Spouse | Evelyn Mitchell Hodgson |
| Children | Robert Willard Hodgson Jr., and Richard Warren Hodgson |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Horticulture |
| Institutions | University of California |
Robert Willard Hodgson (1893–1966) was an American botanist, taxonomist and agricultural researcher located in theCalifornia State, an exceptionalcitrus andavocado expert. He was a co-author ofThe Citrus Industry book,[1] emeritus professor ofUniversity of California, and dean of the College of Agriculture.[2][3]