James F. Bonner

(1910-1996) born in Ansley, Custer County. Molecular biologist, developed methods for study of gene action in test tube, developed a technique to increase latex production and essentially doubled world rubber production, elected to National Academy of Sciences. Consult Annual Review of Plant Physiology and Plant Molecular Biology, Vol 45 (1994) 1-23 and Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists, 2nd ed , Vol 1 (Markethouse Books Ltd, 1995) 99-100.

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