Background
Barber, Stanley Arthur was born on March 29, 1921 in Wolseley, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Richard Edward and Lulu Pearl (Lyon) Barber.
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This richly illustrated edition of an established classic deals with the chemistry and biology of soil nutrient availability. Provides information regarding the elements present in soils and the extent to which these elements can be used by plants in order to grow. Nutrient uptake by plant roots, rhizosphere microorganisms and application of the mechanistic uptake model as well as such elements as phosphorus, potassium and water are among the topics discussed.
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Barber, Stanley Arthur was born on March 29, 1921 in Wolseley, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Richard Edward and Lulu Pearl (Lyon) Barber.
Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture, U. Saskatchewan, 1945; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Saskatchewan, 1986; Master of Science, U. Saskatchewan, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Missouri, 1949.
Assistant professor department agronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1949-1952; associate professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1952-1958; professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1958-1988; J.B. Peterson distinguished professor agronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1988-1991; J.B. Peterson distinguished professor emeritus, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, since 1991.
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Fellow American Society Agronomy (Agronomic Achievement award 1984), Soil Science Society American (Soil Science award 1974, Bouyoucos Career award 1985). Member International Soil Science Society, National Academy Sciences.
Married Marion Audrey Powell, September 11, 1950. Children— Darlene Sue, Rebecca Jo.
