David Read (botanist)

Sir David Read, FRS, is Emeritus Professor of Plant Science in the Department of Animal and Plant Sciences at the University of Sheffield. His first degree and PhD came from the University of Hull, the latter in 1963.[1] He also serves on the Rothamsted Research Board of Directors.[2]

Read's research focuses on plant and fungal physiology and ecology, particularly the biology of root-fungus symbioses.[1]

  1. ^ a b University of Sheffield Academic Staff[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Rothamsted Research Board of Directors". Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2011.