Stout, Arlow Burdette, 1876-1957

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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 (New York State Historical Documents).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

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 reporduction 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 Botanical Garden). WorldCat record id: 41657715

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referencedIn William B. Provine collection of evolutionary biology reprints, 20th century. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
referencedIn H. S. (Herbert Spencer) Jennings papers, ca. 1893-1947, Circa 1893-1947 American Philosophical Society
creatorOf Stout, Arlow Burdette, 1876-1957. Arlow Burdette Stout records 1899-1956. New York Botanical Garden, The LuEsther T. Mertz Library
referencedIn Stout, Claude D. Genealogical and biographical papers, undated. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
creatorOf Stout, Arlow Burdette, 1876-1957. Arlow Burdette Stout records, 1899-1956. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Pearson, Helen M. Helen M. Pearson papers, 1932-1962, (bulk) 1930s. Cornell University Library
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associatedWith Anderson, Edgar, 1897-1969. person
associatedWith Eaton, Mary E. person
associatedWith Jennings, H. S., (Herbert Spencer), 1868-1947 person
associatedWith New York Botanical Garden. Research Laboratory corporateBody
associatedWith New York Botanical Garden. Research Laboratory corporateBody
associatedWith Pearson, Helen M. person
associatedWith Perry, Amos. person
correspondedWith Provine, William B. person
associatedWith Stout, Claude D. person
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Daylilies
Daylilies
Daylilies
Daylilies
Daylilies
Daylilies
Eastern hemlock
Grapes
Lilies
Lobelia
Persea
Petunias
Plant genetic engineering
Plants
Rubus
Strawberries
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Birth 1876

Death 1957

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