Background

Cantrell, Ronald Paul was born on May 1, 1943 in Shamrock, Texas, United States. Son of Billy Roy and Leone (Hefley) Cantrell.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Texas Tech U., 1966; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1970.

Career

Plant breeder, Cargill Inc., Seward, Nebraska, 1970-1975; professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1975-1982; team leader farming system unit, Purdue University, Upper Volta, 1982-1984; director maize research, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, Mexico City, 1984-1990; professor agronomy, head department, Iowa State University, Ames, since 1990.

Achievements

• Ronald Paul Cantrell has been listed as a noteworthy Agronomy educator, plant breeder by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Crop Science Society American, American Society Agronomy, Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Delta.

Connections

Married Pamila J. Henderson, April 23, 1993. Children: Charles C., Melissa G.

Father:

Billy Roy Cantrell

Mother:

Leone (Hefley) Cantrell

Spouse:

Pamila J. Henderson

child:

Charles C. Cantrell

child:

Melissa G. Cantrell