William Frederick Gericke (b. 1882)

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Summary

William Frederick Gericke (b. 1882), professor and plant nutritionist, University of California, and pioneer in hydroponic agriculture. Shown in 1942 photograph, Gericke is credited with coining the term "hydroponics."

Subject

  • Gericke, W. F (William Frederick) 1882-
  • University of California (1868-1952)

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-1879

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

1942

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Topic

  • Hydroponics
  • Agriculture

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-1879]

Physical description

Gelatin silver prints

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