Background
Averett, John Earl was born on April 19, 1943 in Coleman, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Crawford and Bryson Eunice (Dial) Averett.
Averett, John Earl was born on April 19, 1943 in Coleman, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Crawford and Bryson Eunice (Dial) Averett.
Bachelor of Science, Sul Ross State University, 1966; Master of Arts, Sul Ross State University, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1970.
Professor biology, U. Missouri, St. Louis, 1970-1988; director research, National Wildflower Research Center, Austin, Texas, since 1988. Research associate Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 1970-1988. Visiting professor U. Heidelberg (Federal Republic Germany), 1977-1978, U. B.C., Vancouver, 1984-1985.
Member Botanical Society American (vice president phytochem. section 1971).
Married Mary Audrey Knox, May 21, 1963. Children: Cynthia Mary, Matthew Knox.