Background
Breure, Cornelis Jan was born on November 5, 1938 in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands. Son of Jan and Trijntje (Verboom) Breure.
agronomist breeder Oil palm physiologist
Breure, Cornelis Jan was born on November 5, 1938 in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands. Son of Jan and Trijntje (Verboom) Breure.
Master of Science, Agricultural University, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Agricultural University, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 1987.
Assistant expert Dutch international assistance program, Agrarian U. La Molina, Lima, Peru, 1968-1970; agronomist-in-charge, Dami Oil Palm Research Station, Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, 1971-1977; head oil palm agronomy department, United Brands, San Jose, Costa Rica, 1977-1979; consultant, Harrisons Fleming Advisory Superior vena cava syndrome, London, 1979-1991; consultant, PT. Tania Selatan, Palembang, Indonesia, since 1992; consultant, PT Asian Group, Medan, Indonesia, since 1992; consultant, PT ASD Indonesia, Palembang, since 1997.
Member New York Academy of Sciences.
Married Ellen Konstapel, January 29, 1971 (divorced 1993). Children: Mischa, Annemieke.