Carl B. Huffaker
Carl Barton Huffaker (born September 30, 1914 in Monticello , † October 10, 1995 in California ) was an American biologist, ecologist, and agronomist.
He made significant contributions to population ecology and research into biological pest control . Until 1985 he was a professor at the College of Natural Resources at the University of California, Berkeley , where he established the Center for Biological Pest Control. His scientific achievements are reflected in over 200 scientific publications and have been awarded the Wolf Prize , among others .
In 1982 Huffaker was elected to the National Academy of Sciences .
Web links
- Biography on the site of the American National Academy Press - English
- Commentary by Huffaker (from 1991) on his most famous publication (from 1958) - English (PDF file; 422 kB)
- UC Berkeley Center for Biological Pest Control - English
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| SURNAME | Huffaker, Carl B. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Huffaker, Carl Barton |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American biologist, ecologist, and agronomist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 30, 1914 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Monticello (Kentucky) |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 10, 1995 |
| Place of death | California |