Background
Canvin, David Thomas was born on November 8, 1931 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Victor Thomas and Maria (Clouston) Canvin.
Canvin, David Thomas was born on November 8, 1931 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Victor Thomas and Maria (Clouston) Canvin.
Bachelor of Agricultural Science, U. Manitoba, 1956; Master of Science, U. Manitoba, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1960.
Associate professor biology, U. Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, 1960-1965; professor biology, Queen's U., Kingston, Ontario, Canada, since 1965; head department, Queen's U., 1980-1984; dean school graduate studies and research, Queen's U., 1984-1989. Consultant in field.
Fellow Royal Society Canada. Member Canada Society Plant Physiologists (Medal 1981), American Society Plant Physiologists.
Married Lois Marie Endershy, July 13, 1957. Children— Steven, Paul, Sarah, Robert.