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Richard Keith Downey | |
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| Born | January 26, 1927 |
| Occupation | agricultural scientist |
Richard Keith Downey, OC SOM FRSC (born January 26, 1927) is a Canadian agricultural scientist known for plant breeding and, as one of the originators of canola.[1] He conducted his research at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and is largely responsible for transforming rapeseed into canola.[2] His pioneering research has made him known as the "Father of Canola".[1][3]
- ^ a b "The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan | Details". esask.uregina.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
- ^ "Once-humble crop was transformed by 'father of canola' Keith Downey". thestarphoenix. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame citation". Archived from the original on 2012-08-01.