Background
Axtell, John David was born on February 5, 1934 in Minneapolis. Son of Maynard J. and Caroline (Kolstad) Axtell.
agronomist researcher genetics educator
Axtell, John David was born on February 5, 1934 in Minneapolis. Son of Maynard J. and Caroline (Kolstad) Axtell.
Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, St. Paul, 1957; Master of Science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, Madison, 1967.
Research assistant, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1957-1959; research associate, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1959-1967; professor agronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1967-1984; Lynn Distinguished professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, since 1984. Member Research Advisory committee Agency for International Development, Washington, since 1983, science liaison officer, since 1984.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Agronomy. Member National Academy of Sciences, American Society Agronomy, Crop Science Society Agronomy, Sigma Xi, Gamma Sigma Delta, Alpha Zeta.
Married Susan Dee Kent, August 17, 1957. Children— Catherine Dee, John D. Junior, Laura Jean.