Background
Mayo, Oliver was born on May 29, 1942 in Adelaide, Australia. Son of Eric Elton and Edith Janet Allen (Simpson) Mayo.
(In a unique attempt to provide a theoretical basis for pl...)
In a unique attempt to provide a theoretical basis for plant breeding, Dr. Mayo synthesizes ideas and techniques drawn from population genetics and quantitative genetics. He retains the succinct style for which he was much praised in the first edition, but has reorganized all the sections which relate to molecular biology in order to show how genetic engineering and the techniques of recombinant DNA will augment classical plant breeding in years to come. In addition, the chapter on perennial crops has been completely rewritten to take account of the increasing importance of this area, and the chapter on variation has been extensively revised to cover recent theoretical advances. This second edition should provide further insights for workers in the various fields involving plant breeding seek to apply their techniques to plant improvement.
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Mayo, Oliver was born on May 29, 1942 in Adelaide, Australia. Son of Eric Elton and Edith Janet Allen (Simpson) Mayo.
Bachelor of Science, University Adelaide, 1964. Bachelor of Science with honors, University Adelaide, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, University Adelaide, 1968.
Diploma in business management, University Adelaide, 1976. Doctor of Science, University Adelaide, 1989.
Head. biometry section Waite Agricultural Research Institute University Adelaide, 1971-1989, dean Faculty Agricultural Science, 1986-1988. Chief division animal production Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organization, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1989-2000.
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Fellow Australian Academy of Sciences, Australian Academy Technology Sciences and Engineering. Member Russian Academy Agricultural Science (foreign).
Married Margaret Gwendoline Burton, August 11, 1967. Children: Charles, Rebecca, Rupert.