Joseph Charles Arthur | |
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| Born | January 11, 1850 |
| Died | April 30, 1942 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | science of parasitic rust fungi |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Plant pathology, mycology |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | 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).[1]: 4 He was a charter member of the Botanical Society of America, the Mycological Society of America, and the American Phytopathological Society. He was an elected member of both the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.[2][3] 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.[4]
- ^ Makers of American Botany, Harry Baker Humphrey, Ronald Press Company, Library of Congress Card Number 61-18435
- ^ "APS Member History". search.amphilsoc.org. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Joseph Charles Arthur". American Academy of Arts & Sciences. 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ International Plant Names Index. Arthur.