John Strong Niederhauser (1916–2005) was a renowned American agricultural scientist recognized for his significant contributions to potato research and development. Nicknamed 'Mr. Potato,' he advanced potato production and disease resistance, earning the World Food Prize in 1990. His career included work with the Rockefeller Foundation's Mexican Agricultural Program, where he tackled Phytophthora infestans issues. With a Ph.D. in plant pathology from Cornell University, Niederhauser's dedication to agriculture and teaching made him an influential figure in global food security. He passed away in Tucson, Arizona.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Place of Birth: Seattle
Place of Death: Tucson
Educated At: Deep Springs College | Cornell University
Occupation: scientist
Employers: Rockefeller Foundation
Awards Received: World Food Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 27, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 27, 2025 |
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| Sun | 4 Libra 21 | 4 Libra 58 | 24 Capricorn 7 |
| Moon | 10 Libra 38 | 11 Sagittarius 6 | 4 Libra 58 |
| Mercury | 19 Libra 15 | 16 Libra 5 | 3 Aquarius 39 |
| Venus | 19 Leo 2 | 10 Virgo 10 | 29 Sagittarius 14 |
| Mars | 12 Scorpio 54 | 3 Scorpio 43 | 4 Aquarius 9 |
| Jupiter | 3 Taurus 18 | 22 Cancer 4 | 26 Aries 13 |
| Saturn | 29 Cancer 27 | 27 Pisces 53 | 28 Cancer 12 |
| Uranus | 16 Aquarius 2 | 1 Gemini 17 | 18 Aquarius 13 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 27 | 0 Aries 37 | 3 Leo 46 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 24 | 1 Aquarius 25 | 2 Cancer 58 |
| Rahu | 25 Capricorn 24 | 17 Pisces 12 | 19 Capricorn 37 |
| Ketu | 25 Cancer 24 | 17 Virgo 12 | 19 Cancer 37 |
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