Person

Herbert, Andrew Desmond (1898 - 1976)

Born
17 June 1898
Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Died
8 September 1976
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Occupation
Botanist

Summary

Andrew Herbert was Professor of Plant Physiology, University of the Philippines, 1921-1924 and a lecturer in Botany, University of Queensland 1924-1944. The species Eucalyptus herbertiana is named in his honour.

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Journal Articles

  • Herbert, D. A., 'Obituary: Professor L. S. Bagster', Australian Journal of Science, 2 (5) (1940), 139. Details
  • Herbert, D. A., 'C. T. White memorial Lecture: the Brisbane Botanic Gardens', Queensland naturalist, 14 (4) (1952), 69-77. Details
  • Herbert, D. A., 'The Story of Queensland's Scientific Achievement, 1859-1959', Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland, lxxi (1959), 1-15. Details
  • Herbert, D.A., 'Heber Albert Longman', Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland, lxvi (7) (1954), 83-88. Details

Resources

McCarthy, G.J.

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