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DR. K.C. 11KEN11 ELLIS
Research Nematologist - Plant Pathologist
Great Western Agricultural Research Center, Longmont, Colorado
Dr. Ellis was reared in Centerville, Iowa, and attended North-east Missouri State College, Kirksville, Missouri, where he received h)s BS degree. He then attended the University of
Arizona in Tucson, earning an MS and doctorate in Plant Pathology.
On July 1, 1969, he joined the staff of The Great Western Sugar Company, and immediately began working with other techniciahs in planning a nematode control program for the Company. In
addition to nematode control, which remains his major responsibility, he heads up research in plant disease control and assists in plant breeding for disease resistance.
Dr. Ellis and his wife, Ann, have a five-year-old son and make their home in Longmont.
Written
12/27/71
DR. K. C. 11KEN11 ELLJS
Research Nematolo1;ist - Plant Pathologist
Great Western Agricu1tural Research Center, Longmont, Colorado
Dr. Ellis was rem·ed in Centerville, Iowu, and attended Iowa State University in Ames, where he received BS and MS degrees. Ee then attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, earning a doctorate in PJ.Hnt Pathology.
On July
1, 1969,
he joined the staff of The Great Western Sugar Comp;my, and im.inediat.ely began working with other techniciHns in pl<mning a nemHtode control program for the · Compnny. In uddition to nematode control, which remains hismajor responsibility, he heads up research in pl.mt disease control Hnd ,issists in plant breeding for dise11se resistimce.
Dr. Ellis nnd his wife,
