Background
Crater, Glenn Douglas was born on March 24, 1942 in Statesville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Glenn and Alma Crater.
Crater, Glenn Douglas was born on March 24, 1942 in Statesville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Glenn and Alma Crater.
Bachelor of Science, North Carolina State University, 1964; Master of Science, North Carolina State University, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1973.
Vocational agriculture teacher, Surry Center High School, Dobson, North Carolina, 1964-1969; agricultural extension agent, North Carolina Extension Svc., Dobson, 1969-1971; floricultural specialist, U. Georgia, Athens, 1973-1982; professor, head ornamental horticulture, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, since 1982.
Member American Society Horticultural Science (president Southern region 1991-1992), Professional Plant Growers Association (board directors 1988-1991), Bedding Plants International Board, Farm Bureau, Tennessee Nurserymen's Association (committees since 1982), American Horticulture Society.
Married Loretta Speaks, June 11, 1965. Children: Glenn Douglas Junior, Gena Denise, Lori Janette.