About Yin T. Hsieh
Lived 1929 – 2018 (aged 88). Yin T. Hsieh was a Taiwanese agronomist, known for Dominican Republic and Taiwan.
Yin T. Hsieh (Traditional Chinese: 謝英鐸; 14 April 1929 – 24 February 2018) was a Taiwanese scientist and agronomist based in the Dominican Republic.
Contributions Hsieh is considered the "Father of Dominican Rice" for his work on the development of several rice varieties and technologies .
In Taiwan, Doctor Hsieh worked in the development of several rice varieties, including Kaohsiung 22, Kaohsiung 24, Kaohsiung 25, Kaohsiung 27, Kaohsiung 53, Kaohsiung 64, Kaohsiung 136, y Kaohsiung 137.
Hsieh Arrived to the Dominican Republic on December 29, 1965. He focused efforts in genetic improvement of Dominican rice helping to increase the country yield production of the crop. Due to these, and other, efforts, the country now has a strong and well developed rice production system
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Who was Yin T. Hsieh?
Taiwanese scientist and agronomist (1929–2018)
When was Yin T. Hsieh born?
Yin T. Hsieh was born on 14 April 1929 in Pingtung County.
When did Yin T. Hsieh die?
Yin T. Hsieh died on 24 February 2018 in Bonao.
What was Yin T. Hsieh's occupation?
Yin T. Hsieh was an agronomist.
What was Yin T. Hsieh known for?
Yin T. Hsieh was known for Dominican Republic and Taiwan.
What nationality was Yin T. Hsieh?
Yin T. Hsieh was Taiwanese.
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