Gilbert Morgan Smith
Gilbert Morgan Smith (6 January 1885, Beloit, Wisconsin – 11 July 1959) was a botanist and phycologist, who worked primarily on the algae. He was best known for his books, particularly the Freshwater Algae of the United States, the Marine Algae of the Monterey Peninsula and the two volumes of Cryptogamic Botany.
Gilbert Morgan Smith | |
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| Born | January 6, 1885 |
| Died | July 11, 1959 (aged 74) Palo Alto Hospital, California (Menlo Park, home) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Beloit College, University of Wisconsin |
| Known for | Phycology (Algology) |
| Spouse | Helen Pfuderer |
| Awards | Gold Medal of Botanical Society of America, past-president and 18 years research on Monterey Bay Algae |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany, Phycology |
| Institutions | Stanford University, University of Wisconsin, Pomona College |
| Notable students | Paul Silva |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | G.M.Sm. |
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