Background
Bergh, Berthold Orphie was born on January 30, 1925 in Domremy, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Ingvald Marius and Mina (Grambo) Bergh. came to the United States, 1956.
Plant research scientist human genetics educator
Bergh, Berthold Orphie was born on January 30, 1925 in Domremy, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Ingvald Marius and Mina (Grambo) Bergh. came to the United States, 1956.
Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture with great distinction, University Saskatchewan, 1950. Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, University California, Berkeley, 1956.
Pomologist, Canada Experimental Farms, Morden, Manitoba., 1949-1952; specialist, University of California, Riverside, since 1956.
With Canada Army, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Horticultural Science, American Genetic Association, Botanical Society of America, California Avocado Society (variety committee 1965-1988, Award of Honor 1969, 73, 91).
Married Ida Gwendoline Olson, September 17, 1948. Children: Linda Arlene, Robert James.