John Mortvedt
John Mortvedt | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 25, 1932 |
| Died | March 13, 2012 (aged 80) |
| Resting place | Stordahl Cemetery, Dell Rapids 43°47′35″N 96°43′10″W / 43.793045°N 96.719495°W |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison PhD soil chemistry 1962 South Dakota State University MS soil science 1959 BS agronomy 1953 |
| Known for | foremost authority on micronutrient fertilizer; SSSA President, Editor-in-Chief, Board of Directors, and Executive Committee |
| Spouse |
Marlene nee Fodness (m. 1955) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | TVA Bronze Honor; SSSA Fellow, Distinguished Service, Professional Service; ASA Fellow, AAAS Fellow |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | soil science |
| Institutions | Tennessee Valley Authority; Colorado State University |
| Thesis | The Effect of Manganese and Copper on the Growth of Streptomyces Scabies and the Incidence of Potato Scab (1962) |
| Doctoral advisor | K. C. Berger |
John Jacob Mortvedt (January 25, 1932 – March 13, 2012) was an American soil scientist who worked with micronutrient fertilizer.