George Conner Martin

Background

Martin, George Conner was born on September 15, 1933 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Henry B. and Doris E. (Brockman) Martin.

Education

Master of Science, Purdue University, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1962.

Career

Plant physiologist, USDA, Wenatchee, Washington, 1962-1967; associate professor department pomology, University of California, Davis, 1967-1973; professor department pomology, University of California, Davis, 1973-1994; retired, 1994.

Achievements

• George Conner Martin has been listed as a noteworthy Pomology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

First lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1955-1958. Fellow American Society Horticultural Science (president 1989-1990, Chairman of the Board 1990-1991, Gourleyaward 1971, Membership award 1976, 81, 83, 85, Stark award 1980, Miller award 1981, Popenoe award 1982, Researcher of Year award 1987, Fruit Publication award 1992). M C.

Connections

Married C. Patricia Thayer, June 28, 1953. Children: Steven P., Pamela J.

Father:

Henry B. Martin

Mother:

Doris E. (Brockman) Martin

Spouse:

C. Patricia Thayer

child:

Pamela J. Martin

child:

Steven P. Martin