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John M. MacDougal

b. 1954

American botanist

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About John M. MacDougal

Born 1954. John M. MacDougal is an American botanist, curator, botanical collector and scientific collector.

John Mochrie MacDougal (born 1954) is an American botanist, noted for his work on the taxonomy of passion flowers, having discovered several new species.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in 1975 at College of Charleston. In 1984 he earned his doctorate at Duke University.

Between 1984 and 1986 he was visiting assistant professor of biology at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Between 1987 and 1989 he was postdoctoral researcher at the Flora Mesoamerica project at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri. Between 1990 and 2002 he was conservatory manager at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

MacDougal has written more than fifty peer reviewed articles and book chapters. Currently, he is an assistant professor of biology at Harris–Stowe State University.

James Mallet and Sandra Knapp have named Passiflora macdougaliana after him.

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Important facts

Born
1954
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Botanist, curator, botanical collector, scientific collector
Nationality
United States
Education
Duke University, College of Charleston
Employers
Harris–Stowe State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Also known as
J.M.MacDougal, John Mochrie MacDougal

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John M. MacDougal?

American botanist

When was John M. MacDougal born?

John M. MacDougal was born in 1954.

What is John M. MacDougal's occupation?

John M. MacDougal is a botanist, curator, botanical collector and scientific collector.

What nationality is John M. MacDougal?

John M. MacDougal is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John M. MacDougal

· Wikidata: Q516820

· DBpedia: John M. MacDougal

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