What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Lilian Alcock. Its recorded inscription reads: Women of Achievement; Lilian Alcock; Plant Pathologist
Lilian Alcock was a pioneering plant pathologist who significantly advanced the study of fungal diseases in crops, contributing crucially to agricultural science and food security.
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