Edwin T. Mertz, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Edwin T. Mertz

American biochemist

Date of Birth: 06-Dec-1909

Date of Death: 01-Feb-1999

Profession: chemist, biochemist

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Edwin Theodore Mertz (December 6, 1909 – February 1, 1999) was an American chemist and biochemist.
Mertz was noted for co-discovery of high-lysine corn which significantly increased protein levels in corn and beans.