Background
Cross, Richard James was born on June 14, 1951 in Feilding, Manawatu, New Zealand. Son of Adrian and Joan (Conway) Cross.
Cross, Richard James was born on June 14, 1951 in Feilding, Manawatu, New Zealand. Son of Adrian and Joan (Conway) Cross.
Bachelor Agricultural Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 1974. Master Agricultural Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, Lincoln (New Zealand) University, 1990.
Scientist department science and industrial research, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Palmerston North, 1976-1979; scientist, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Lincoln, 1979-1992; scientist, Crop & Food Research, Lincoln, since 1992. Project manager Arable Crop Genetic Resources, Crop & Food Research, since 1986.
Member New York Academy of Sciences, New Zealand Institute Agricultural Science.
Married Dianne Mary Harris. Children: Georgina, Gregory.