Research papers of Arthur Troughton, comprising manuscript and typescript drafts of his proposed book, 'The Grasses. Their Structure and Growth', with related research material, [c. 1948]-[1982].
Arthur Troughton Papers,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 ARTTON
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls003844755(alternative) ANW
- Dates of Creation
- [1948]-[1982] /
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- 0.114 cubic metres (4 boxes)
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Dr Arthur Troughton (1927-1982) joined the staff of the Welsh Plant Breeding Station in Aberystwyth in 1948, firstly in the Grassland Agronomy Department and later in the Department of Developmental Gebetics. He was a well-known figure in agricultural circles, and his contribution to agricultural research was recognised both nationally and internationally. His chosen speciality was the study of the root systems of herbage plants. He published numerous scientific papers and articles.
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Acquisition Information
Deposited by William Troughton, Aberystwyth, the son of Arthur Troughton, in January 1993.
Note
Dr Arthur Troughton (1927-1982) joined the staff of the Welsh Plant Breeding Station in Aberystwyth in 1948, firstly in the Grassland Agronomy Department and later in the Department of Developmental Gebetics. He was a well-known figure in agricultural circles, and his contribution to agricultural research was recognised both nationally and internationally. His chosen speciality was the study of the root systems of herbage plants. He published numerous scientific papers and articles.
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Other Finding Aids
A hard copy of the catalogue is available in Minor Lists and Summaries 1993, p.79, at the National Library of Wales. The catalogue can be accessed online.
Archivist's Note
November 2003
Compiled by Annette Strauch for the ANW project. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: NLW, Minor Lists and Summaries 1993; Welsh Plant Breeding Station Annual Report for 1982.
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