Nora Lilian Alcock
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Nora Lilian Alcock, also known as Nora Lilian Lepart[1] and Nora Lilian Leopard,[2] (18 August 1874 ā 31 March 1972) was a pioneer in the field of plant pathology and the first government-appointed plant pathologist in Scotland.
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Nora Lilian Lepard Alcock | |
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Born | Nora Lilian Scott (1874-08-18)18 August 1874 |
Died | 31 March 1972(1972-03-31) (aged 97) |
Nationality | British |
Known for | First government-appointed plant pathologist in Scotland Research on disease-resistant strawberries |
Spouse | Nathaniel H. Alcock |
Awards | MBE (1935) Fellow, Linnean Society of London (1923) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Plant pathology, mycology |
Institutions | University of London Kew Gardens Department of Agriculture for Scotland |
Author abbrev. (botany) | N.L.Alcock |
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