Weste, Gretna M.

Also known as
Weste, Gretna Margaret (1917-2006)
Field of activity
Botanist
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http://nla.gov.au/anbd.aut-an35657613
NLA Persistent Identifier
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1029838

Biographies

Gretna Weste worked in the School of Botany at the University of Melbourne 1961-1982, retiring as Reader. She was the foremost authority in Australia on the biological behaviour of the cinnamon fungus, Phytophthora cinnamoni, which travels in disturbed soil and was responsible for the 'dieback' disease in forests of Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia.

  • 1938 Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc) completed at the University of Melbourne
  • 1939 Education - Master of Science (MSc) completed at the University of Melbourne
  • 1939 - 1941 Career position - Plant Pathologist at the Forests Commission of Victoria
  • 1955 - 1960 Career position - Biology Teacher at Firbank Church of England Girls' Grammar School
  • 1961 - 1982 Career position - Co-ordinator and Reader in Botany at the University of Melbourne (Assistant Lecturer 1965-74, Senior Lecturer 1974-80, Reader 1980-82)
  • 1968 Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) completed at the University of Melbourne
  • 1982 - Career position - Senior Associate in the School of Botany at the University of Melbourne
  • 1983 Education - Doctor of Science (DSc) received from the University of Melbourne
  • 1989 Award - Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
  • 1995 Award - Australasian Plant Pathology Society Medal received

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Resources for Gretna M. Weste

Selected resources (5)

Encyclopedia of Australian Science

  1. Cambridge - Castlemaine: a Tribute to John Stewart Turner on the Occasion of his 80th Birthday
    Clifford, Harold T.
    [1988]
    Published: Botany Department, University of Queensland
  2. Interview with Dr Gretna WesteInterviews with Australian scientists : Interview with Dr Gretna Weste
    Millis, Nancy
    [2002]
    Published: Australian Academy of Science
    Series: http://www.science.org.au/scientists/interviews/w/gw.html
  3. Departing from their sphere: Australian women and science, 1880-1960
    Carey, Jane
    [2003]
    Published: The University of Melbourne
  4. Departing from their sphere: Australian women and science, 1880-1960
    Carey, Jane
    [2003]
    Published: The University of Melbourne
  5. Where are the Women in Australian Science?
    McCarthy, Gavan; Morgan, Helen; Smith, Ailie; van den Bosch, Alan
    [2003]
    Published: Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
    Series: http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/wisa/wisa.html

Resources by Gretna M. Weste (8)

  1. Dr Gretna Weste AM in interview with Professor Nancy Millis OA OBE Melbourne, Australia 8 June, 2000
    Australian Academy of Science
    [ Video : 2000 ]
    At State Library of NSW
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 14.208)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 14.208)

  2. A study of the biology of Ophiobolus graminis (sacc) sacc / Gretna M Weste
    Weste, Gretna M
    [ Thesis : 1968 ]
    At Baillieu Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 10.035)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 10.035)

  3. Amblers, ramblers and scramblers : a history of the Melbourne University & Alumni Bushwalking Group, 1975-2005 / Gretna Weste & Joan M. Kenny
    Weste, Gretna M
    [ Book : 2005 ]
    At 3 libraries
    Amblers, ramblers and scramblers : a history of the Melbourne University & Alumni Bushwalking Group, 1975-2005 / Gretna Weste & Joan M. Kenny
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 9.972)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 9.972)

  4. The role of phytophthora species in endangering native flora and fauna / Gretna Weste
    Weste, Gretna M
    [ Book : 1990 ]
    At 3 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 8.874)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 8.874)

  5. Research papers / Gretna Weste
    Weste, Gretna M
    [ Thesis : 1983 ]
    At Baillieu Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 7.122)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 7.122)

  6. Annotated bibliography of littleleaf and tree decline diseases caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi rands / Frank H. Tainter, Gretna M. Weste, and Paul A. Mistretta
    Tainter, Frank H
    [ Book : 1987 ]
    At DEC Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 6.821)

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  7. Changes in Cytokinin Concentrations in Xylem Extrudate following Infection of Eucalyptus marginata Donn ex Sm with Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands 1
    Cahill, David M.; Weste, Gretna M.; Grant, Bruce R.
    [ Article ]
    View online
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 3.237)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 3.237)

  8. Detection of dieback disease in the Brisbane Ranges using aerial photography / by James Hogg and Gretna Weste
    Hogg, James
    [ Article : 1974 ]
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    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 2.945)

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  1. Dr Gretna Weste AM in interview with Professor Nancy Millis OA OBE Melbourne, Australia 8 June, 2000
    Australian Academy of Science
    [ Video : 2000 ]
    At State Library of NSW
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 14.289)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 14.289)

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