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The title of this chapter is not intended to refer to my own work, but is taken from an observation by J. B. Passioura, C.S.I.R.O., Canberra (11):
Plant physiologists have two responsibilities to the public whose money supports them. One is to make profound discoveries. The other is to make useful ones.
The Gold Medal Address was presented at the meeting by Dr. R. G. S. Bidwell, recipient of the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists Gold Medal (1979) in recognition of his outstanding published contributions and for his service to plant physiology and the Canadian Society.
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Bidwell, R.G.S. (1981). Profound and Useful Discoveries. In: Bewley, J.D. (eds) Nitrogen and Carbon Metabolism. Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences, vol 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-8267-3_1
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