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Frank Lamson-Scribner

American botanist (1851-1938) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 86

Frank Lamson-Scribner was an American botanist and pioneering plant pathologist. In 1885, he became the first scientist to study the diseases of economic plants for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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He became the first head of the USDA's Division of Agrostology in 1894, remaining in that position until 1901.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1851 to 1938 · aged 86