Gregg, Herman 1975-04-14
Herman Gregg speaks of his career as a cotton breeder.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Herman Gregg
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 14, 1975
Location: Plainview, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Arnold
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Personal background,
Early popular breeds of cotton,
Paymaster breeds,
Beginnings of own business (1946),
Early varieties,
Requirements of Texas Plains cotton,
Description of first breeds,
Marketing areas,
Advertising,
Pedigree of Gregg 35,
Characteristics,
Development of Gregg 45,
Glandless varieties (1965),
Farm operation,
Popularity of Gregg breeds,
First certified seed (1957 1958),
Certification system,
Plant Variety Protection Act,
Praise of Gregg 35W,
Future of Gregg cotton.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1946-1975
Bulk Dates: 1946-1965
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