Margaret Menzel
Margaret Young Menzel | |
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| Born | Margaret Mary Young June 21, 1924 Kerrville, Texas |
| Died | May 30, 1987 |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Florida State University |
| Thesis | The cytotaxonomy and genetics of Physalis and related genera (1949) |
| Doctoral advisor | Orland Emile White |
Margaret Young Menzel was a geneticist known for her research on chromosomes and meiosis in a range of organisms including tomatoes, flowering plants, and worms. Menzel was also an advocate for equal opportunities for women and led a 1972 class action suit against Florida State University.