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Ellis B. Cowling

Ellis B. Cowling

Distinguished Professor of Forestry and Plant Pathology

Education:
B.S. Syracuse University (1954)
M.S. Syracuse University (1956)
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin (1959)

Research Interests:
Biochemistry of wood decay; conservation of essential elements by forest trees; diseases of forest trees and deteriaoration of timber products; role of nitrogen in coevolution of forest trees and wood-destroying fungi; integrated management of plant diseases; man-induced changes in the chemical climate and their effects on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems; role of scientists in public decision making.

Contact:
N.C. State University
Department of Forestry
Raleigh, NC 27695
Tel: 919 515-7564
E-mail: ellis_cowling@ncsu.edu

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Key Contacts

Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources
3120 Jordan Hall
Raleigh, NC 27695-8080
919.515.2891
forestry-web@ncsu.edu