David Lloyd (botanist)

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David Lloyd
Born(1937-06-20)20 June 1937
Died30 May 2006(2006-05-30) (aged 68)
NationalityNew Zealand
Known forevolutionary biologist
PartnerVicki Calder

David Graham Lloyd (20 June 1937 โ€“ 30 May 2006) was an evolutionary biologist and the seventh New Zealander to be elected as a fellow of the

plant reproduction
.

In December 1992, Lloyd fell victim to an apparent poisoning by

quadriplegic
. His former partner and fellow molecular biologist Vicki Calder was tried twice for his attempted murder. The first trial ended with a hung jury and the second acquitted her.[1]

Research

Lloyd's major contribution to

W.D. Hamilton
in plant biology".

References

  1. ^ Jury Acquits Woman Accused of Poisoning Scientist Boyfriend AP News Archive, 19 April 1996
  2. ^ International Plant Names Index.  D.G.Lloyd.

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