Background
Silva, Jorge Vieira da was born on June 11, 1929 in Lisbon, Portugal. Arrived in France, 1963. Son of Antonio and Vitoria (Bravo) Vieira da Silva.
agronomy researcher and consultant
Silva, Jorge Vieira da was born on June 11, 1929 in Lisbon, Portugal. Arrived in France, 1963. Son of Antonio and Vitoria (Bravo) Vieira da Silva.
Degree in Agronomy, Higher Institute Agronomy, Lisbon, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, University Paris, 1970. Doctor Honoris Causa, Technology University Lisbon, 2001.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Technology University Lisbon, 2001.
Geneticist Cereals Institute, Angola, 1953-1957. Agronomist Mission for Agriculture, Angola, 1967-1960. Secretary for agriculture Government of Angola, Luanda, 1961-1962.
Researcher Overseas Research Corporation, Ivory Coast, 1963-1971. Professor University Paris, 1971-1997. Consultant Paris, since 1977.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, New York Academy of Sciences.
Married Teresa Valadas, September 17, 1949. Children: Isabel, Jorge.