Background
Lower, Richard Lawrence was born on January 31, 1935 in Rochelle, Illinois, United States. Son of William Francis and Lois Mary (Reed) Lower.
researcher horticulture educator
Lower, Richard Lawrence was born on January 31, 1935 in Rochelle, Illinois, United States. Son of William Francis and Lois Mary (Reed) Lower.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1963; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1961.
Plant breeder, Joseph Harris Company, Inc., Rochester, New York, 1963-1968; professor horticulture, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1968-1978; professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, since 1978; associate dean College Agriculture and Life Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison, since 1984.
Served to captain United States Air Force, 1956-1959. Fellow American Society Horticultural Science (president 1990-1991, Campbell award).
Married Shirley Anne Baumann, December 29, 1956. Children: Cynthia, Michael, Richard Lawrence II, Mitchell.