Virginia Walbot

Virginia Walbot (born 1946) is an American agriculturalist and botanist who is an emeritus professor in the Department of Biology at Stanford University. She investigates maize development with a focus on factors involved in male sterility.

Life Walbot first began working with corn when she used to help grow and sell it on her family's farm in Southern California.

In 1967, Walbot received a B.A. degree in biology at Stanford University.

Walbot participates in scientific societies including the American Society for Cell Biology, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS), the Genetics Society of America, and International Society for Plant Molecular Biology.

Honors and awards Barbara McClintock Prize for Plant Genetics and Genome Studies, Maize Genetics Cooperation (2023) Recognized as a Pioneer Member of the American Society of Plant Biologists. Corresponding Member, Mexican Academy of Sciences (2004) Hageman Lectureship, Kansas State University (2001) Joan V. Wood Lectureship, Indiana University (1999) Explorer Award, National Geographic Society (1998) Eppley Award, Eppley Foundation (1993) Fellow, Guggenheim Foundation (1987) Belk Award, Miami University of Ohio (1985) Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (1981) Postdoctoral Fellowship, NIH (1972–1975) Predoctoral fellowship, NSF (1969–1972)