William Lacy Brown
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William Lacy BrownBrown, W. L. (William L.), 1913-1991William L. Brown American geneticist (1913-1991)Brown, W. L 1913-1991Brown, W. L. (William L.), 1913-William BrownWilliam L. Brownويليام براونউইলিয়াম এল. ব্রাউন
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
