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Donald A. Young

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Donald A. Young was a Canadian scientist whose research greatly impacted potato production in North America and the international French-fry industry. He is best known for developing the Shepody potato, released in 1980 as the first potato developed specifically for the North American French fry market. Young received many honours throughout his career, including the Order of Canada.

Facts
Birth Year
1929 1
Death Year
2015 1
Nationality
Canadian 1
Defining Contribution
Developed the Shepody potato, the first potato bred for the North American French fry market 1
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1. Donald A. Young - Wikipedia
  • Biography
    Young was born on October 21, 1929
  • Lead, sentence 1, death date
    December 7, 2015
  • Lead, sentence 1, descriptor
    was a Canadian scientist
  • Lead, sentence 2
    He is best known for developing the Shepody potato.
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