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Jacquelin Smith Cooley

1883 – 1965

American botanist and plant pathologist

Botanist Phytopathologist
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Lived 1883 – 1965 (aged 81). Jacquelin Smith Cooley was an American botanist and phytopathologist.

Jacquelin Smith Cooley (July 24, 1883 – July 8, 1965) was a botanist and pathologist with an expertise in the study of fungi, lichen, and spermatophytes.

Cooley received an A.B. from Randolph–Macon College and M.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Cooley was awarded a Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis.

Cooley was a long-time member of the Botanical Society. and worked there for 37 years, later retiring in 1951 (though Cooley continued to be active in botanical interests). 1924 Botanical Specimen A Study of the Physiological Relations of Sclerotinia cinerea (Bon.) Control of Botrytis rot of pears with chemically treated wrappers Diseases of apples in storage Foliage diseases of the apple: Report on spraying experiments in 1910 and 1911 Preventing black rot losses in sweet potatoes

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Randolph–Macon College, Virginia Tech, Washington University in St. Louis, A.B.
Employers
United States Department of Agriculture
Also known as
J. S. Cooley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacquelin Smith Cooley?

American botanist and plant pathologist (1883-1965)

When was Jacquelin Smith Cooley born?

Jacquelin Smith Cooley was born on 24 July 1883.

When did Jacquelin Smith Cooley die?

Jacquelin Smith Cooley died on 8 July 1965.

What was Jacquelin Smith Cooley's occupation?

Jacquelin Smith Cooley was a botanist and phytopathologist.

What nationality was Jacquelin Smith Cooley?

Jacquelin Smith Cooley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacquelin Smith Cooley

· Wikidata: Q29048070

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