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Found 2 events matching "phytotron"

5/10/1968

Southeastern Plant Environment Laboratories (Phytotron) dedicated

The Phytotron was created to research the influence of environment on primary growth processes in plants. Dr. Robert "Jack" Downs was the first Director of the Phytotron and remained in this position until 1993.

Included in Campus Buildings, Grounds & Landmarks

1979

First women hired as professorial faculty members in botany

The first women hired as professorial faculty members in botany were Wendy Farmer Boss (physiology) and Judith Fey Thomas (anatomy), who also became Assistant Director of the Phytotron.

Included in Department of Plant and Microbial Biology