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David Grandison Fairchild

American botanist, mycologist and explorer (1869-1954) · United States · Scientists · Died at 85

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David Grandison Fairchild was an American botanist and plant explorer. Fairchild was responsible for the introduction of more than 200,000 exotic plants and varieties of established crops into the United States, including soybeans, pistachios, mangos, nectarines, dates, bamboos, and flowering cherries.

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National Book Award1938
NAS Public Welfare Medal1933

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David Grandison Fairchild was an American botanist and plant explorer. Fairchild was responsible for the introduction of more than 200,000 exotic plants and varieties of established crops into the United States, including soybeans, pistachios, mangos, nectarines, dates, bamboos, and flowering cherries. Certain varieties of wheat, cotton, and rice became especially economically important.

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United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1869 to 1954 · aged 85

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