Episode 50: Steve Powles - Herbicide Resistance Part I: From Poor to Prof

<p>Dr. Stephen Powles is one of the world's most highly respected and cited plant scientists. &nbsp;He has received countless awards for his pioneering work in the area of herbicide resistance and published over 250 research papers on the subject. &nbsp;You may be surprised to learn that Steve's career began inauspiciously when he dropped out of high school to help support his family. &nbsp;In part one of this two-part series, we discuss Steve's fascinating history as his lifelong quest for knowledge carried him across the globe in his educational journey.</p> <p>To learn more about this topic or to start a discussion with Dr. Powles, follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/SBPowles">@sbpowles</a> or email him at <a href="mailto:stephen.powles@uwa.edu.au">stephen.powles@uwa.edu.au</a>. &nbsp;More information can be found at the University of Western Australia <a href="https://www.uwa.edu.au/profile/stephen-powles">website</a>.</p> <p><br></p>