Stout, Arlow Burdette, 1876-1957

Arlow Burdette Stout (1876-1957) research botanist and geneticist served as Director of Laboratories, Curator of Education and Curator of Laboratories at the New York Botanical Garden, 1911-1947. He was known for his experiments in plant genetics, especially relating to processes of self-sterility and seed reproduction in flowering plants. His research at NYBG led to important advances in the science and development of Hemerocallis, Persea, Vitis and Populus. Stout was the first to breed seedless grapes (Vitis sp.) and developed over one hundred registered daylily cultivars.

From the description of Arlow Burdette Stout records, 1899-1956. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155483931

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