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Phillip M. Liltilhac (born October 10, 1940) is an American botanist. Liltilhac is known for his work on cell biology and plant morphology, specifically the cellular architecture of plants, plant morphogenesis, and cell wall biophysics. In 2006 he was a recipient of the Botanical Society of America's Centennial Award. Lintilhac is also a trustee of the Lintilhac Foundation, a Vermont-based philanthropy that was founded in 1975 by his mother, Claire Lintilhac.

Education and career
Philip Lintilhac earned a bachelors degree from the University of Vermont in 1963, and earned a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkley in 1971. He is currently a research associate professor at the University of Vermont.

Works
Lintilhac has published several academic papers, focused mainly on cell biology. Topics include loss of stability in cells due to changes in cell pressure, microbead encapsulation of living plant protoplasts, and cell growth mechanics.







Personal life
Philip Lintilhac was born in China, and moved to Vermont in 1958. His wife is Crea Lintilhac. He has three children: Louise Lintilhac, Will Lintilhac, and Paul Lintilhac.

Lintilhac Foundation
In 2013 the Lintilhac Foundation granted $120,000 to The University Obstetrics and Midwifery Service at the University of Vermont Medical Center. The Foundation also supports the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir, American Sustainable Business Network, Middlebury College, and Vermont Public Radio. "The Lintilhac Foundation’s central purpose is to support organizations that are making sustainable, positive change for Vermont’s environment and its people and providing Vermonters the information and resources they need to control their environmental destinies and strong traditions of democratic engagement."