George F. Sprague, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetGeorge F. Sprague
American geneticist and maize researcher
Date of Birth: 03-Sep-1902
Place of Birth: Crete, Nebraska, United States
Date of Death: 24-Nov-1998
Profession: geneticist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About George F. Sprague
- George Frederick Sprague (September 3, 1902 – November 24, 1998) was an American geneticist and maize researcher.
- He was a faculty member at the Iowa State University and the University of Illinois and a researcher at the U.S.
- Department of Agriculture.
- He is credited with developing a genetically strong line of maize known as Iowa Stiff Stalk Synthetic.
- A recipient of the Wolf Prize in Agriculture, Sprague was also a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
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