Author: William Lacy Brown
Alternate names: Brown, W. L. (William L.), 1913-1991; William L. Brown American geneticist (1913-1991); Brown, W. L 1913-1991; Brown, W. L. (William L.), 1913-; William Brown; William L. Brown; ويليام براون; উইলিয়াম এল. ব্রাউন
Born: 16 July 1913
Died: 8 Mar 1991
Bio: William Lacy Brown (July 16, 1913 – March 8, 1991) was an American geneticist notable for breeding programs in maize, sorghum, soybeans and wheat.[1][2] He was president, chairman and chief executive of Pioneer Hi-Bred International.[2] He was also a director of the Rockefeller Foundation's advisory committee on maize.[2] Brown was elected to the National Academies of Science.[2][3] The National Academies Press said that Brown "made significant and lasting contributions to increasing and stabilizing food production worldwide".[1] -Wikipedia