Agnes Quirk
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Agnes J. Quirk (1884-1974) was an American bacteriologist, plant pathologist, and inventor. She oversaw the culturing of bacteria in the Laboratory of Plant Pathology at the United States Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Plant Industry. She received a patent for the production of penicillin mold and jelly in 1952.
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About this person
Country
United StatesCategory
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1884 to 1974 · aged 90
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