Alfred Fischer (botanist)
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Alfred Fischer (17 December 1858 – 1913) was a German botanist. His is known for his dispute with Erwin Frink Smith over the role of bacteria in plant pathology.[1]
Fischer was born in Meissen, Germany. Fischer lectured in botany at the University of Leipzig.
The standard author abbreviation A.Fisch. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[2]