Gretna Margaret Weste

Gretna Margaret Weste (September 5, 1917 – 2006) was a leading scientist noted for her work in plant pathology and mycology, specifically with Phytophthora cinnamomi.[1]

Biography

Gretna Margaret Weste was born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland in 1917, to Australian parents, arriving in Australia aged two years. Her schooling was completed through scholarships, at Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne and later the University of Melbourne, attaining a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in 1938 and Master of Science (MSc) in 1939. She was awarded a PhD in 1969 and a University of Melbourne Doctor of Science (DSc) in 1984 for her published papers.[1] In 1989 she was awarded a Member in the Order of Australia (AM).[2]

The standard author abbreviation Weste is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Weste, Gretna Margaret (1917–2006) in The Encyclopedia of Women and Leadership in Twentieth-Century Australia
  2. ↑ "Weste, Gretna Margaret (1917–2006)". Obituaries Australia. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  3. ↑ IPNI.  Weste.



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