Robert Willard Hodgson

Robert Willard Hodgson (1893–1966), was an American botanist, taxonomist and agricultural researcher located in the California State, an exceptional citrus and avocado expert. He was a co-author of The Citrus Industry book,[1] emeritus professor of University of California, and dean of the College of Agriculture.[2][3]

Robert Willard Hodgson
BornApril 3, 1893
Dallas, Texas
DiedMay 16 (or 17), 1966 (aged 73)
Los Angeles, California
NationalityUSA
CitizenshipUSA
Known forResearch on Citrus, Avocado and other subtropical and tropical crops
Spouse(s)Evelyn Mitchell Hodgson
ChildrenRobert Willard Hodgson Jr., and Richard Warren Hodgson
Scientific career
FieldsHorticulture
InstitutionsUniversity of California
InfluencesJohn Eliot Coit

References
  1. DEDICATED TO ROBERT WILLARD HODGSON by the UCR library Archived 2014-11-12 at Archive.today
  2. Calisphere - Robert Willard Hodgson, Agriculture: Los Angeles, Berkeley, and Systemwid
  3. Robert Willard Hodgson: "In Appreciation" by the California Avocado Society 1947 Yearbook 32: 11


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