Conversations with Australian scientists
In these interviews, outstanding Australian scientists talk about their early life, development of interest in science, mentors, research work and other aspects of their careers.
Sir Otto Frankel (1900-1998), plant physiologist
Sir Otto Frankel interviewed by Dr Max Blythe in 1993. Sir Otto Frankel was a geneticist by training, plant breeder by occupation, cytologist by inclination and genetic conservationist by acclaim. Apart from his personal research, Otto was a highly effective builder and leader of research groups, Socratic gadfly to the scientific establishment, and high prophet of the genetic resources conservation movement.
Sir Rutherford Robertson (1913-2001), plant physiologist
Sir Rutherford Robertson interviewed by Dr Max Blythe in 1993. Rutherford Robertson was born in Melbourne in 1913. He attended Carey Grammar School there and when his parents moved to New Zealand he attended St Andrew's College in Christchurch. In 1934 he received a BSc Hons from the University of Sydney.