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Mary-Del Chilton

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Mary-Dell Chilton (English: Mary-Dell Chilton, February 2, 1939 - June 24, 2026) was an American molecular biologist and a pioneer in plant genetic engineering. She won the World Food Prize in 2013.

Category
Scientists
Nationality
United States
Born
1939-02-02
Died
2026-06-24
Wikidata
Q6778717
Occupations biologistgeneticist
Aliases Mary-Dell ChiltonMary-Del Chilton
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