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, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for September 27, 2024 |
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| Sun | 4 Libra 21 | 5 Libra 12 | 23 Capricorn 6 |
| Moon | 10 Libra 38 | 10 Leo 57 | 22 Virgo 48 |
| Mercury | 19 Libra 15 | 2 Libra 44 | 4 Aquarius 26 |
| Venus | 19 Leo 2 | 5 Scorpio 45 | 27 Sagittarius 59 |
| Mars | 12 Scorpio 54 | 13 Cancer 10 | 3 Aquarius 22 |
| Jupiter | 3 Taurus 18 | 21 Gemini 7 | 26 Aries 8 |
| Saturn | 29 Cancer 27 | 14 Pisces 29 | 28 Cancer 17 |
| Uranus | 16 Aquarius 2 | 26 Taurus 59 | 18 Aquarius 10 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 27 | 28 Pisces 19 | 3 Leo 47 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 24 | 29 Capricorn 40 | 2 Cancer 59 |
| Rahu | 25 Capricorn 24 | 6 Aries 32 | 19 Capricorn 41 |
| Ketu | 25 Cancer 24 | 6 Libra 32 | 19 Cancer 41 |
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