Rod Bieleski | |
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.jpg) Bieleski in 2010 | |
| Born | Roderick Leon Bieleski 3 August 1931 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | 15 November 2016 (aged 85) Takapuna, New Zealand |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Awards | Hector Medal (1984) Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (2010) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Plant physiology |
| Thesis | Studies on the physiology of sugar-cane (1958) |
Roderick Leon Bieleski MNZM (3 August 1931 – 15 November 2016) was a New Zealand plant physiologist. As a botanist and horticulturist, his research focussed on understanding the factors that affected the behaviour of plants, in particular horticultural crops. His work had practical relevance to farmers and orchardists in building their understanding of these factors and taking account of them while making a living from growing and harvesting plants. He received many honours and awards, culminating in being appointed Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in 2010.