John E. Franz
John E. Franz (born December 21, 1929) is an organic chemist who discovered the herbicide glyphosate while working at Monsanto Company in 1970. The chemical became the active ingredient in Roundup, a broad-spectrum, post-emergence herbicide. Franz has earned acclaim and rewards for this breakthrough. He also has over 840 patents to his name worldwide.
John E. Franz | |
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| Born | December 21, 1929 Springfield, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Inventor of Roundup |
| Awards | National Medal of Technology Carothers Award Perkin Medal (1990) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Bio-Organic Chemistry |
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