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Wendell L. Roelofs

b. 1938

Developed insect sex attractants for agricultural pest control

Chemist Biochemist

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About Wendell L. Roelofs

Born 1938. Wendell L. Roelofs is an American chemist and biochemist.

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Important facts

Born

26 July 1938, Orange City

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Chemist, Biochemist

Nationality

United States

Education

Indiana University, Central College, Bachelor's degree, Central College (Iowa)

Employers

Cornell University, Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Awards

National Medal of Science; Wolf Prize in Agriculture; Belgium; Central College (Iowa); DSc; Free University Brussels; Hobart and William Smith Colleges; Humboldt Award; Lund University; Sweden; Http://cas.umkc.edu/chemistry/kcacs/spencer/AwardLogistics/about.html

Also known as

Roelofs

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Wendell L. Roelofs's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Wendell L. Roelofs?

developed insect sex attractants for agricultural pest control

When was Wendell L. Roelofs born?

Wendell L. Roelofs was born on 26 July 1938 in Orange City.

What is Wendell L. Roelofs's occupation?

Wendell L. Roelofs is a chemist and biochemist.

What nationality is Wendell L. Roelofs?

Wendell L. Roelofs is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wendell L. Roelofs

· Wikidata: Q7982445

· DBpedia: Wendell L. Roelofs

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