معرفی
Leland E. Call (1881–1969) served as Department Head of Agronomy at Kansas State College (now Kansas State University) from 1913 to 1925. He held a B.S. (1906) and M.S. (1912) from Ohio State University. During his tenure, he oversaw major advancements including the release of the first improved wheat variety 'Kanred,' expanded research on alfalfa and corn, initiated studies on sorghum and soybeans, established the first Experiment Fields in 1923, and initiated county soil surveys.
After stepping down as Department Head, he became Dean of Agriculture and Director of the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station (KAES) from 1925 to 1945. Post-retirement, he contributed to international agriculture: serving as Chief of Party for an Agricultural Mission to the Philippines, a Fulbright Scholar at Silliman University, and directing the Cornell University/University of the Philippines Project, a pioneering U.S. overseas initiative. He was honored as President of the American Society of Agronomy in 1922.
Education:
- B.S., Ohio State University, 1906
- M.S., Ohio State University, 1912
Research Contributions: Call’s work emphasized crop improvement, soil management, and agricultural extension. His initiatives in experimental fields and soil surveys laid foundational infrastructure for Kansas agriculture. His international projects underscored his role in globalizing U.S. agricultural practices post-WWII. His legacy includes institutional growth at KAES and fostering collaborative research models.
Awards & Recognition:
- President of the American Society of Agronomy (1922)
Labs & Teams: While no specific lab names are detailed, his leadership at KAES and later international projects likely involved collaborative teams focused on crop science, soil management, and agricultural policy.
