Background
Dilley, David Ross was born on March 10, 1934 in South Haven, Michigan, United States. Son of Varnum M. and Marion (Dalquist) Dilley.
Dilley, David Ross was born on March 10, 1934 in South Haven, Michigan, United States. Son of Varnum M. and Marion (Dalquist) Dilley.
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1955; Master of Science, Michigan State University, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, North Carolina State University, 1960.
From assistant to associate professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1960-1967; professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1967. Consultant Grumman Allied Industries, Inc., Bethpage, New York, 1974-1980, Frito-Lay, Dallas, 1982-1984, Neogen Corporation, Lansing, Michigan, since 1984, Monsanto Corporation, St. Louis, since 1986.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Horticultural Science (Dow Chemical award 1970, Distinguished Graduate Teaching award 1981). Member American Society Plant Physiologists, Sigma Xi.
Married Marion Olive Dilley, July 21, 1956. Children: Catherine, Jane, Brenda.