Background
Gordon, Ian Leonard was born on August 18, 1940 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Arrived in New Zealand, 1974. Son of Leonard Leslie Gordon and Jessie Frances Aird.
Gordon, Ian Leonard was born on August 18, 1940 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Arrived in New Zealand, 1974. Son of Leonard Leslie Gordon and Jessie Frances Aird.
Diploma in Agriculture (honorary), Queensland Agricultural College, 1959. Bachelor of Agriculture Science, University Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 1963. Master of Agriculture Science, University Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 1971.
Doctor of Philosophy, Sydney University, Australia, 1976.
Agronomist Queensland Department Primary Industries, Mareeba, 1963—1968. Assistant plant breeder University Sydney Plant Breeding Institute, Narrabri, 1968—1974. Lecturer, senior lecturer Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 1974—2003.
Principal geneticist Donach Plant Breeding Academy, since 2001.
Member of New Zealand Genetical Society (president 1985-1986), Renaissance Singers, Palmerston North Choral Society (committee member 1994-1997, music library since 1997).
Married Cecily May Wilson, August 9, 1965 (divorced February 1, 1985). Children: Fiona Margaret, Megan Anne, James Ian.