G. H. Cunningham
Gordon Herriot Cunningham, CBE, FRS (27 August 1892 – 18 July 1962) was the first New Zealand-based mycologist and plant pathologist. In 1936 he was appointed the first director of the DSIR Plant Diseases Division. Cunningham established the New Zealand Fungal Herbarium, and he published extensively on taxonomy of many fungal groups. He is regarded as the 'Father' of New Zealand mycology.
Gordon Herriot Cunningham CBE, FRS | |
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| Born | 27 August 1892 Moa Flat, Otago, New Zealand |
| Died | 18 July 1962 (aged 69) Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Education | Victoria College, University of New Zealand |
| Known for | The rust fungi of New Zealand, Fungus diseases of fruit-trees in New Zealand |
| Spouse | Madge Leslie (née McGregor) |
| Children | Margaret June |
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| Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society |
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| Fields | Plant pathology |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | G.Cunn |
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