What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: Lilian Alcock. Plant pathologist. Recorded plaque organisation: City of Edinburgh District Council.
Nora Lilian Alcock was a pioneering plant pathologist who significantly contributed to the understanding of fungal diseases in crops, enhancing agricultural practices and food security.
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