Eric John Cother

Background

Cother, Eric John was born on April 28, 1948 in Ayr, Australia. Son of Jack and Gwenda Cother.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with honors, U. Sydney, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National U., 1973.

Career

Plant pathologist, NSW Agriculture, Yanco, Australia, 1973-1975; research scientist, NSW Agriculture, Yanco, Australia, 1975-1987; senior research scientist, NSW Agriculture, Orange, Australia, 1989-1995; supervisor research, NSW Agriculture, Orange, 1993-1997. Key researcher Cooperative Research Center for Weed Management Systems and Cooperative Research Center for Sustainable Rice Production, principal research scientist, since 1995.

Achievements

• Eric John Cother has been listed as a noteworthy Plant pathologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Life member Australian Conservation Foundation. Member Australasian Plant Pathology Society, American Phytopathol. Society, Australian Conservation Foundation (life), Australian Institute Agricultural Science and Technology, Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak, Apex Australia (life).

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, haute cuisine.

Connections

Married Norma Joan Cantrill, December, 1973. Children: Melanie, Elouise.

Father:

Jack Cother

Mother:

Gwenda Cother

Spouse:

Norma Joan Cantrill

child:

Melanie Cother

child:

Elouise Cother