About Dr. Wayne Coates...

Dr. Wayne Coates is perhaps the world’s foremost educator on chia seeds. Dr. Coates was among the first to grow chia seeds experimentally and later for commercial purposes. An expert in the field of new crops such as chia and jojoba, his career as a research professor at the University of Arizona spanned over twenty-five years. Dr. Coates holds a doctorate in Agricultural Engineering from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. He is the co-author (with Ricardo Ayerza) of Chia: Rediscovering a Forgotten Crop of the Aztecs - University of Arizona Press 2005

Source:  NaturalNews.com, where you'll find a very informative interview between Dr. Fred Liers & Dr. Wayne Coates.

Additionally, below is an interview about The Signature Grain conducted by Tom Bissmeyer with Dr. Wayne Coates, the recognized authority on Salvia Hispanica L.  

Chia: Rediscovering a Forgotten Crop of the Aztecs by Ricardo Ayerza & Dr. Wayne Coates   Synopsis: One of the four main Aztec crops at the time of Columbus' arrival in the New World, chia offers the highest omega-3 fatty acid content available from plants but today is known only for its use in "chia pets." In this book, two agricultural scientists trace the history of chia's use, then reveal the scientific story of the plant and its modern potential. As their insightful study shows, current nutritional understanding provides an excellent opportunity to reintroduce this important food to the world. CLICK HERE to order this book from the University of Arizona Press.