Award

J. A. Prescott Medal (1972 - )

Australian Society of Soil Science

From
1972
Functions
Award and Soil science
Alternative Names
  • Prescott Medal (Also known as)
Website
https://www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/about/awards/ja-prescott-medal/

Summary

The J. A. Prescott Medal has been presented annually by the Australian Society for Soil Science. It recognises outstanding contributions to soil science and climatology, and is open to members of the Society and other soil scientists. James A. Prescott, one of Australia's foremost soil scientists, was Director of the Waite Agricultural Research Institute from 1938 to 1955.

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