Christopher David Kentish Cook
British botanist
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Christopher David Kentish Cook (born 1933[1]) was a British botanist.
Born1933 (age 92–93)
KnownforTaxonomy and biology of aquatic plants
AwardsDavid Fairchild Medal for Plant Exploration (2001)
FieldsBotany, Aquatic ecology
Christopher David Kentish Cook | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1933 (age 92–93) |
| Known for | Taxonomy and biology of aquatic plants |
| Awards | David Fairchild Medal for Plant Exploration (2001) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany, Aquatic ecology |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | C.D.K.Cook |
Publications included work in aquatic plants. He worked in Italy,[2] in general aquatic ecology,[3] and India.[4] He was awarded the David Fairchild Medal for Plant Exploration in 2001, recognising his "research on biology and classification of aquatic plants".[5]