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Joseph Charles Arthur

American botanist

Died when: 92 years 109 days (1107 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Joseph Charles Arthur

Joseph Charles Arthur (January 11, 1850 – April 30, 1942) was a pioneer American plant pathologist and mycologist best known for his work with the parasitic rust fungi (Pucciniales).

He was a charter member of the Botanical Society of America, the Mycological Society of America, and the American Phytopathological Society.

He was a recipient of the first Doctorate in Sciences awarded by Cornell University.The standard author abbreviation Arthur is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.


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