Beattie, R. Kent (Rolla Kent), 1875-

A forest pathologist for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) from 1912-1945, Beattie (1875-1960) is notable for his studies of Northwest flora and chestnut blight. He spent three years in Asia for the USDA's Division of Forest Pathology surveying chestnut trees and related plants and gathering seeds to introduce disease-resitant strains to the United States.

From the description of Rolla Kent Beattie photograph collection 1927-1949. (National Agricultural Library). WorldCat record id: 502451892

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