John Wallace

A weed scientist? Many people are unaware they exist. This book is a series of stories about weeds. But more importantly, it is the biography of an accomplished weed scientist who demonstrates that the profession can be rich and rewarding, filled with interesting science, deep connections with farmers and satisfaction that one might make a small contribution to sustaining farms and ecosystems by studying weeds. A student who stumbles on this book in the stacks may find some inspiration.