Alma May Waterman
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Alma May Waterman (1893-1977) was an American botanist, mycologist, and plant pathologist noted for studying diseases of shade and ornamental trees, as well as diseases of roses.[1][2][3] She did research on Septoria cankers, specifically that affect poplar trees, in the 1950s.[4] The standard author abbreviation Waterman is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[5]