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Thomas Lecky
| Thomas Phillip Lecky PH.D., O.M., O. J., O.B.E. | |
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| Born | December 31, 1904 Swift River, Portland, Jamaica |
| Died | 1994 |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Alma mater | McGill Ontario Agricultural College University of Edinburgh |
- Who is a famous Jamaican scientist?
- Which Jamaican scientist was famous for stock breeding?
- What is the name of two Jamaican scientist?
- Who is Dr Paula Tennant?
- What did Thomas P Lecky?
- Who created the ortanique?
- What did Manley West discover?
- What is Dr Henry Lowe known for?
- What Jamaica Red?
- When was Dr Henry Lowe born?
- What did Dolly Nicholas invent?
Who is a famous Jamaican scientist?
Errol York St Aubyn Morrison (born 21 September 1945) is a Jamaican scientist who has done extensive work in diabetes and is president of the University of Technology, Jamaica.
Which Jamaican scientist was famous for stock breeding?
Thomas Phillip (T.P.) Lecky, pioneer Jamaican Scientist, was born on December 31, 1904. He was the twelfth of thirteen children and grew up in Swift River, Portland. Lecky was introduced to agriculture at an early age, as his father was a farmer and as a young man he took an interest in livestock.
What is the name of two Jamaican scientist?
Canasol was developed through the hard work and scientific research of two notable Jamaicans: pharmacologist, Professor Manley West, and ophthalmologist, Dr Albert Lockhart.
Who is Dr Paula Tennant?
Dr. Paula Tennant is the first person from the Caribbean to develop a bioengineered plant product and the first to create a papaya that is resistant to the Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV). Paula Tennant was born in Kingston in 1967.
What did Thomas P Lecky?
Lecky is known as one of Jamaica's earliest environmentalists, and a strong advocate for conservation of hillsides. His research in cattle breeding led to the development of three breeds suited the tropical climate: Jamaica Hope, Jamaica Red, and Jamaica Black.
Who created the ortanique?
Have you ever tasted an ortanique? This citrus fruit, which is a cross between a tangerine and an orange, was originally developed in the hills of Mandeville, Jamaica by David Daniel Phillips, JP, in the late 19th century.
What did Manley West discover?
Pharmacologist who conducted pioneering research of the marijuana plant, leading to the development of specialty medicines for glaucoma and other disorders. Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable blindness and is estimated to affect three per cent of the Jamaican population.
What is Dr Henry Lowe known for?
Eighty-year-old Dr. Henry Lowe is a world-renowned Jamaican scientist, respected for his extensive research in the use of marijuana to treat cancer and other diseases.
What Jamaica Red?
The Jamaica Red was developed from Red Poll cattle with limited amounts of zebu breeding introduced to increase the adaptation of the breed to the climate. The original Red Poll cattle were imported from England during the late 19th century and were used to improve the milk production of the native cattle.
When was Dr Henry Lowe born?
Dr. Henry Isaac Clore Lowe (born April 9, 1939) is a Jamaican scientist, philanthropist and businessman. His career began in academia where he worked at College of Art, Science, and Technology (CAST) for 16 years, before entering public life by joining the Ministry of Energy.
What did Dolly Nicholas invent?
She went on to work at Lake Asphalt of Trinidad and Tobago (1978) Ltd, where she researched the properties of Trinidad asphalt and invented a range of coatings, paints and adhesives, which were marketed under the LASCO name. This was a major achievement since the laboratory facilities were sparse.
