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Ethel irene McLennan 1891–1983: Pioneer teacher of mycology and plant pathology in Victoria

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Parbery, D.G. Ethel irene McLennan 1891–1983: Pioneer teacher of mycology and plant pathology in Victoria. Australasian Plant Pathology 18, 47–56 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1071/APP9890047

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