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Duncan Joseph Greenwood

1932 – 2010

- 13 February 2010

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About Duncan Joseph Greenwood

Lived 1932 – 2010 (aged 77).

Duncan Joseph Greenwood (16 October 1932 — 13 February 2010 ) was a British plant and agricultural scientist whose research included soil aeration and plant nutrition.

Greenwood attended Aberdeen University, graduating with a PhD in Soil Science in 1957.

He served as president of the International Committee of Plant Nutrition (1978-1982) and the British Society of Soil Science (1990-1992). He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1985, and was appointed a CBE in 1993.

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Education
University of Aberdeen

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Who was Duncan Joseph Greenwood?

- 13 February 2010

When was Duncan Joseph Greenwood born?

Duncan Joseph Greenwood was born on 16 October 1932.

When did Duncan Joseph Greenwood die?

Duncan Joseph Greenwood died on 13 February 2010.

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· Wikipedia: Duncan Joseph Greenwood

· Wikidata: Q21165993

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