Background
Reed, George Matthew was born on May 2, 1878 in Ingleside, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert and Mary (Walkinshaw) B.
Reed, George Matthew was born on May 2, 1878 in Ingleside, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert and Mary (Walkinshaw) B.
Bachelor of Arts, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, 1900. Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin, 1904, Doctor of Philosophy, 1907.
Professor natural science, Amity College, College Springs, Iowa, 1900-1903. Assistant in botany, University of Wisconsin, 1904-1907, instructor, 1907. Assistant professor botany, University of Missouri, 1907-1912 professor, 1912-1918.
Pathologist in charge cereal smut investigations, unites states department of Agriculture, 1919-1920.
With Brooklyn Botan. Garden, 1921-1946. Curator emeritus, from 1946.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Botanical Society America, American Phytopathol. Society, Wisconsin Academy Science, Arts and Letters, American Genetic Association, American Society Naturalists, Sigma Xi.
Married Mary Agnes Lymer, June 12, 1902.