Phyllis Clinch, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Phyllis Clinch

Irish botanist

Date of Birth: 12-Sep-1901

Place of Birth: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Date of Death: 19-Oct-1984

Profession: university teacher, taxonomist, botanist, biochemist

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Phyllis E.
M.
Clinch (12 September 1901 – 19 October 1984) was an Irish botanist most recognised for her work in the field of plant viruses.Clinch attained her undergraduate degree from University College Dublin in 1923 with a first class honours in botany and chemistry.
She was then awarded a scholarship and continued to study under Joseph Doyle at University College Dublin obtaining a Masters in 1924.
She went on to study a PhD in plant physiology, specializing in the biochemistry of Coniferales.
In 1929 she became a Research Assistant for the investigation of Plant Virus Diseases, Department of Plant Pathology, University College, Dublin.
In 1942, she served as an elected member of the Royal Dublin Society scientific council, and later she served as part of the council and then vice president.
She retired in 1971.