Lucia McCulloch

Lucia McCulloch
McCulloch in 1915
Born(1873-02-26)February 26, 1873
DiedFebruary 10, 1955(1955-02-10) (aged 81)
NationalityAmerican
Known forBotany, Plant pathology
Scientific career
InstitutionsUnited States Department of Agriculture
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.

  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