Marvin P. Bryant

Marvin P. Bryant (July 4, 1925 – October 16, 2000), also known as “Marv”, was an American microbiologist and bacteriologist,[1][2] Professor in the Departments of Dairy Science and Microbiology at the University of Illinois, a member of the National Academies of Science,[2] editor in chief of the American Society of Microbiology Publications.[1][3]

Bryant was recognized as the most prominent rumen bacteriologist in the world for his seminal contributions in the fields of the ecology, physiology and metabolism of anaerobic rumen bacteria.[1] He was also elected an honorary member of the American Society for Microbiology, the highest honor awarded by the ASM.[2]

The National Academies Press called him "the gentle giant of rumen microbiology".[2]

Awards and Distinctions

Career and life

Bryant was born in Boise, Idaho on July 4, 1925.

Bryant received a B.S. degree from Washington State University in 1949, M.S. degree in 1950 at the Professor R. E. Hungate’s laboratory, and Ph.D. from University of Maryland in 1955.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Abstracts, Conference on Rumen Function, Volume 25, 2000
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k National Academies Press:Marvin P. Bryant, By Arnold L. Demain and Ralph F. Wolfe
  3. ^ "Inside Illinois, Marvin P. Bryant .... contributions to microbial science resulted in his election to the National Academy of Science". Archived from the original on 2011-11-20. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
  4. ^ Procter & Gamble Award in Applied and Environmental Microbiology Past Laureates Archived 2012-04-27 at the Wayback Machine
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