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Margaret Newton

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Canadian phytopathologist and mycologist (1887-1971)

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Margaret Brown Newton was a Canadian plant pathologist and mycologist internationally renowned for her pioneering research in stem rust Puccinia graminis, particularly for its effect on the staple Canadian agricultural product wheat.

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Stem rust Puccinia graminis on a stalk of wheat.Stem rust Puccinia graminis on a stalk of wheat.

Awards 3

1948Flavelle Medal
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Person of National Historic Significance

Connected to Margaret 6

Arthur Philemon ColemanAlso won Flavelle MedalMurray BarrAlso won Flavelle MedalRobert William BoyleAlso won Flavelle MedalJacques GenestAlso won Flavelle MedalAnthony PawsonAlso won Flavelle MedalSpencer Charles Hilton BarrettAlso won Flavelle Medal

About this person

Country
Canada
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1971 · aged 83
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11 languages

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