Lucia McCulloch
| Lucia McCulloch | |
|---|---|
 McCulloch in 1915 | |
| Born |
February 26, 1873 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died |
February 10, 1955 (aged 81) Orlando, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Institutions | United States Department of Agriculture |
| Known for | Botany, Plant pathology |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | L.McCulloch |
Lucia Alma McCulloch (February 26, 1873 – February 10, 1955) was an American botanist and plant pathologist in the United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Plant Industry.[1] Her work focused on crown gall and gladiolus diseases and pests. A colleague in the department run by Erwin Frink Smith, she also collaborated with botanist Nellie Adalesa Brown.
Life and career
McCulloch was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1898, while studying biology at Florida Agricultural College, she was appointed head of the library, now part of the George A. Smathers Libraries.[2]
She died in Orlando, Florida.[3]
References
- ↑ Cattell, J. McKeen, Brimhall, Dean R., editors (1921). American Men of Science: A Biographical Directory. 3rd edition. Bowker /The Science Press (reprint), ISBN 9781135415044
- ↑ University of Florida. George A. Smathers Libraries History.
- ↑ Staff report (12 February 1955). Miss Lucia McCollough [obituary], Orlando Evening Star, p. 11, col. 2.
- ↑ "Author Query for 'L.McCulloch'". International Plant Names Index.
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