Hide Article Text (OCR)
Dr. Lilian R.' Fraser has been appoinied senior biologist in the sOience services division of the Department of Agriculture at Rydalmere.Dr. Lilian Fraser is n distinguished scientist in her own right, commented Agriculture Minister Mr.1 Roger Nott, when he announced the appointment.She is a former plant pathologist in the biology branch, who has specialised in the diseases of citrus plants.In 1940 she resigned from the Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, to join the Biology Brancn of the Department of Agriculture.She resolved the citrus root rot disease problem, which has for many years been serious both in irrigation districts and coastal citrus areas.Virus diseases of citrus have had special attentionby Dr. Fraser, and her aim has been to ensure a supply of reliable virus-free citrus trees for growers.Dr. Fraser’s research towards clarification of the complex behaviour of citrus viruses, and fheir effect on different species and varieties, has attracted overseas attention.She attended and contributed with distinction to a conference on citrus viruses in California in 1957.In 1957 Dr. Fraser also studied in California the current research into vine diseases, and has recently worked on diseases of grapevines in N.S.W., and their control.
Newspaper Details
Parramatta Cumberland Argus
Parramatta, New South Wales, AU
Wed, Aug 31, 1960
Page 6
Full Page
Clipped by
Anonymous
USA 21 Jan 2020
Other Publications Near Parramatta, New South Wales
Parramatta Chronicle and Cumberland General Advertiser
Parramatta Cumberland Times and Western Advertiser
Parramatta Cumberland Free Press
Parramatta Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate
Parramatta Cumberland Argus
