Johanna Westerdijk
Pathologist and mycologist, Friesland Plant Disease Research
Born
January 4th, 1883
142 years ago
Died
November 15th, 1961
63 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Netherlands
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A prominent pathologist and mycologist, contributed significantly to the study of fungal diseases in plants. Served as a professor at the University of Amsterdam and became the first female professor in the Netherlands. Conducted extensive research on the effects of fungi on crops and authored numerous scientific publications. Pioneered advancements in plant pathology and mycology during a time when women faced significant barriers in the academic field.
First female professor in the Netherlands
Research on fungal plant diseases
Created the Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute
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