Background
Schwabe, Walter Wolfgang was born on June 1, 1920 in Berlin. Son of Walter and Anne Emilie (Lagershausen) Schwabe. arrived in England, 1938.
Plant physiology researcher horticulture educator
Schwabe, Walter Wolfgang was born on June 1, 1920 in Berlin. Son of Walter and Anne Emilie (Lagershausen) Schwabe. arrived in England, 1938.
Bachelor of Science, Association Royal College of Science, London University, 1945. Doctor of Philosophy, Diploma Imperial College, London University, 1949. Doctor of Science, London University, 1957.
DAg (honorary), Agricultural University, Ås, Norway, 1984.
Science officer, Institute Plant Physiology, Imperial College, England U., 1945-1958; principal science officer, Agricultural Research Council, Imperial College, England U., 1958-1965; acting director unit plant morphogenesis and nutrition, Agricultural Research Council, Imperial College, England U., 1963-1965; professor horticulture, Wye College, England U., 1965-1985; professor emeritus, London U., since 1985. Member governing body Executive Committee Glasshouse Crops Research Institute, Littlehampton, United Kingdom, 1970-1980, East Malling (United Kingdom) Research Station, 1971-1986, National Vegetable Research Station, Wellesbourne, 1971-1989. Chairman biological program advising committee Palm Oil Research Institute, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1981-1987.
Member Ashford (Kent) School Council, since 1980.
Married Valerie Bramley, November 15, 1958 (divorced). Children: Fiona, Ruth, John.