Lucia McCulloch

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Lucia McCulloch

McCulloch in 1915
Born (1873-02-26)February 26, 1873
Cincinnati, Ohio
Died February 10, 1955(1955-02-10) (aged 81)
Orlando, Florida
Nationality American
Institutions United States Department of Agriculture
Known for Botany, Plant pathology
Author abbreviation (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]

The standard author abbreviation L.McCulloch is used to indicate this individual as the author when citing a botanical name.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Cattell, J. McKeen, Brimhall, Dean R., editors (1921). American Men of Science: A Biographical Directory. 3rd edition. Bowker /The Science Press (reprint), ISBN 9781135415044
  2. ↑ University of Florida. George A. Smathers Libraries History.
  3. ↑ Staff report (12 February 1955). Miss Lucia McCollough [obituary], Orlando Evening Star, p. 11, col. 2.
  4. ↑ "Author Query for 'L.McCulloch'". International Plant Names Index. 

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