British mycologist (1925-2014).
John Webster (25 May 1925 – 27 December 2014) was an internationally renowned mycologist and head of biological sciences at the University of Exeter in England. He also served twice as president of the British Mycological Society. He is recognised for determining the physiological mechanism underpinning fungal spore release, though is probably best known by students of mycology for his influential textbook, Introduction to Fungi.
Abbreviations: J.Webster
Occupations: mycologist
Citizenships: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
Languages: English
Dates: 1925-01-01T00:00:00Z – 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Direct attributions: 0 plants, 54 fungi
Authorship mentions: 0 plants, 67 fungi