About John W.G. Cairney
Lived 1959 – 2012 (aged 53). John W.G. Cairney was a British mycologist.
John William Gibson Cairney (1959–2012) was an eminent Scottish–Australian mycologist and Director of the UWS Centre for Plants and the Environment. Cairney specialised in mycorrhizal biology and ecology, particularly of ericoid- and Ectomycorrhiza. Cairney contributed significantly to mycorrhizal research, publishing over 150 manuscripts and serving as the associate editor, editor or on the advisoral panel for numerous scientific journals including: New Phytologist, Plant and Soil, Mycological Research and the Journal of Soils and Sediments.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John W.G. Cairney?
mycologist (1959-2012 )
When was John W.G. Cairney born?
John W.G. Cairney was born on 19 October 1959 in Kilmarnock.
When did John W.G. Cairney die?
John W.G. Cairney died on 9 November 2012 in Sydney.
What was John W.G. Cairney's occupation?
John W.G. Cairney was a mycologist.
What nationality was John W.G. Cairney?
John W.G. Cairney was British.
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