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Cotton researcher top Aussie scientist
31 Oct 2003
Dr Greg Constable, leader of CSIRO Plant Industry's cotton research in Narrabri, NSW, is Australia's smartest scientist, according to "The Bulletin" magazine. Dr Constable was selected as the winner of the magazine's Science category for its "Smart 100" edition.
Dr Constable has been researching cotton for 33 years. The cotton varieties bred by his team have led to increased yield and significantly reduced pesticide use. A recent economic evaluation of Dr Constable's breeding team's research showed that for every dollar invested in his group $86 was returned to the cotton industry.
CSIRO Media Release, 22/10/03.
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