Background
Morris, Michael John was born on September 11, 1950 in Bethlehem, South Africa. Son of Arthur Edwin and Ruth Kinersley (Hurd) Morris.
Morris, Michael John was born on September 11, 1950 in Bethlehem, South Africa. Son of Arthur Edwin and Ruth Kinersley (Hurd) Morris.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1973. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with honors, University Stellenbosch, South Africa, 1975. Master of Science in Agriculture, University Stellenbosch, South Africa, 1976.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Stellenbosch, South Africa, 1982.
Lecturer extension, Department Agriculture, Cedara College, Natal, South Africa, 1973-1979; specialist scientist, Plant Protection Research Institute, Stellenbosch, since 1979.
Member South African Society for Plant Pathology, Weed Science Society South Africa, American Phytopathol. Society, International Bioherbicide Group (member steering committee since 1990).
Married Mavis Bestbier, June 20, 1981. Children: Fay, David, Lee-Anne.