David Lloyd and John Thompson cut the cake celebrating their combined 100 years of excellence in plant research.
Two men, 100 years of research
Two Toowoomba scientists with Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries have between them clocked up a century of plant science research.
David Lloyd and John Thompson have been friends and colleagues since they began their careers as bonded students with the department in 1959.
They were recently honoured by the Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regional Queensland Tim Mulherin for their outstanding service to Queensland agriculture.
The two scientists have parallel careers.
David Lloyd is a principal pasture agronomist. He is responsible for the release of over 20 improved forage legumes and grasses, and helped breed the lucerne varieties 'Trifecta' and 'Sequel'.
John Thompson is a principal soil microbiologist. He has devoted a major part of his career to combating 'Long Fallow Disorder', which can lead to reduced grain crop yields. He helped develop 'Pelsart', the first wheat variety in the world bred for tolerance to root lesion nematode.
Both men have supervised honours, masters and PhD students, and are both Fellows of the Australian Institute of Agricultural and Technology.
As well as many awards and honours over the years, David was awarded an OAM (Order of Australia Medal) in 2001, and John a PSM (Public Service Medal) in 2007.
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Last reviewed: 31 August, 2009
Last updated: 1 September, 2009
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