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Harry Beevers

1924 – 2004

English-born American physiologist

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About Harry Beevers

Lived 1924 – 2004 (aged 80). Harry Beevers was an American physiologist, botanist and plant physiologist.

Harry Beevers (January 10, 1924 – April 14, 2004) was an English-born American plant physiologist. Beevers made major contributions to the understanding of plant metabolism and plant cell biology. Beevers is widely noted for the discovery of the glyoxylate cycle in seedlings of plants that results in the production of glucose during early seedling growth. He served as president of the American Society of Plant Physiologists. and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. ) made the journey to America with his wife Pat. Also a plant physiologist where he worked on nitrogen metabolism.

He was survived by his wife Jean Beevers, son Michael Beevers, sisters Win Allinson, Edna Emerson, Elsie Chapman and Vera West. Along with two brothers, Alec Beevers and Leonard Beevers. He also had and one granddaughter.

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Education
Durham University, Wolsingham School, Oxford University, Purdue University
Employers
Purdue University, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Beevers?

English-born American physiologist (1924-2004)

When was Harry Beevers born?

Harry Beevers was born on 10 January 1924 in County Durham.

When did Harry Beevers die?

Harry Beevers died on 14 April 2004 in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

What was Harry Beevers's occupation?

Harry Beevers was a physiologist, botanist and plant physiologist.

What nationality was Harry Beevers?

Harry Beevers was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Beevers

· Wikidata: Q9286582

· DBpedia: Harry Beevers

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