Angie Beckwith facts for kids

Angie Maria Beckwith (born January 27, 1881 – died October 2, 1964) was an American scientist. She studied plant diseases, so she was known as a phytopathologist. She worked at a main plant health laboratory for the USDA in the 1920s. She worked under famous scientists like Erwin F. Smith and Florence Hedges.

A Scientist for Plants

Angie Maria Beckwith worked at the USDA's Bureau of Plant Industry. This was a government department focused on understanding and protecting plants. Her job was to study diseases that harmed plants.

In 1921, Angie was part of a team of more than twenty women scientists. They worked together in Smith's lab. Their main goal was to study a plant sickness called bacterial wilt. This disease affected new types of dry beans. Their research helped farmers learn how to protect their crops.

Working with Other Scientists

Angie Beckwith worked alongside many talented women. These included Charlotte Elliot, Hellie A. Brown, Edith Cash, Mary Katharine Bryan, Anna Jenkins, Lucia McCulloch, and Pearle Smith. Many of them were also experts in plants and fungi.

Her Contributions to Science

Angie Maria Beckwith was a member of the Mycological Society of America. This is a group for scientists who study fungi and mushrooms. She also regularly published her research findings. Her articles appeared in a science magazine called the Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club. This showed her dedication to sharing new knowledge about plant health.

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