Robert Soost
Robert K. Soost was a citrus expert and professor of genetics at University of [California, Riverside], and sixth curator of the University of California [Citrus Variety Collection].
He studied at UC Berkeley.
Soost worked to develop important citrus varieties, including two noted grapefruits as well as two noted mandarins. Was a co-author of volume II of The [Citrus Industry (book)].
On March 8, 2009, the professor died from a heart attack.