Srb, Adrian M.

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Adrian Srb earned a bachelor's degree in English literature and a master's degree in agronomy from the University of Nebraska. He then earned a doctorate in biology in 1937 from Stanford University, where he taught until coming to Cornell in 1947 as an associate professor of plant breeding. He wrote numerous articles and papers on the genetics, physiology, and development of fungi, including the bread mold Neurospora and baker's yeast. At Cornell, he taught General Genetics, and authored the textbook General Genetics . He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1941, and to the National Academy of Sciences in 1968. Born in 1917, Adrian Srb died in 1997.

From the guide to the Adrian M. Srb papers, [ca.1947-1997]., (Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.)

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Adrian Srb earned a bachelor's degree in English literature and a master's degree in agronomy from the University of Nebraska. He then earned a doctorate in biology in 1937 from Stanford University, where he taught until coming to Cornell in 1947 as an associate professor of plant breeding. He wrote numerous articles and papers on the genetics, physiology, and development of fungi, including the bread mold Neurospora and baker's yeast. At Cornell, he taught General Genetics, and authored the textbook General Genetics. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1941, and to the National Academy of Sciences in 1968. Born in 1917, Adrian Srb died in 1997.

From the description of Adrian M. Srb papers, [ca.1947-1997]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64692257

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referencedIn Adrian M. Srb papers, [ca.1947-1997]. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
creatorOf Srb, Adrian M. Adrian M. Srb papers, [ca.1947-1997]. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Papers of Guido Pellegrino Arrigo Pontecorvo, career and appointments, 1939-1975 Glasgow University Archive Service
creatorOf Adrian M. Srb papers, [ca.1947-1997]. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
referencedIn William B. Provine collection of evolutionary biology reprints, 20th century. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
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