About Dorothy E. Shaw
Lived 1920 – 2007 (aged 86–87). Dorothy E. Shaw was a phytopathologist and mycologist.
Dorothy Shaw (1920–2007) was an Australian plant pathologist, best known for her work on coffee leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix) and discovery of several species of fungi.
In her 60-year career, Shaw studied plant pathogens in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea.
The fungal genus Shawiella was named in her honour. In recognition of her public service, Shaw was awarded an Independence Medal by the PNG Government.
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Who was Dorothy E. Shaw?
Australian phytopathologist and mycologist
When was Dorothy E. Shaw born?
Dorothy E. Shaw was born in 1920.
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Dorothy E. Shaw died in 2007.
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Dorothy E. Shaw was a phytopathologist and mycologist.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dorothy E. Shaw. https://biography.guide/dorothy-e-shaw/
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