Cornelius Lott Shear
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Cornelius Lott Shear was an American mycologist
and plant pathologist. In 1908 he created the American Phytopathological Society
. He was the first to describe the grass Bromus arizonicus
.
Mycology
Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy and their use to humans as a source for tinder, medicinals , food and entheogens, as well as their dangers, such as poisoning or...
and plant pathologist. In 1908 he created the American Phytopathological Society
American Phytopathological Society
The American Phytopathological Society is an international scientific organization devoted to the study of plant diseases. APS promotes the advancement of modern concepts in the science of plant pathology and in plant health management in agricultural, urban and forest settings...
. He was the first to describe the grass Bromus arizonicus
Bromus arizonicus
Bromus arizonicus is a species of brome grass known by the common name Arizona brome.It is native to the Southwestern United States, California, and Baja California, where it grows in many types of grassy valley and desert habitat. It is an annual grass growing 40 to 90 centimeters tall with an...
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