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20(1) Huntia published
8 November 2024
We continue the celebration of 60 years of Huntia by publishing the 20(1). In this issue Lee B. Kass and W. Hardy Eshbaugh revisit their 1993 work on William T. Gillis (1933–1979). In "A historical perspective on the contributions of William T. Gillis to our knowledge and understanding of the Bahama flora," Kass and Eshbaugh recount Gillis' contributions to the Bahama flora, consider why they were excluded from Correll and Correll's Flora of the Bahama Archipelago (1982) and offer suggestions for future revision to that flora. Gillis' heartbreaking story underscores how ethics and conflict-of-interest declarations are supremely important not only in the sciences but also in all fields. Throughout the ordeal, his dignity, positive attitude, enthusiasm for his research and generosity with and support of his students are an inspiration for everyone.
If you're ready to be part of our journal of botanical history's next 60 years, check out the topics and submission guidelines available on the Huntia page.
About the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation
The Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, a research division of Carnegie Mellon University, specializes in the history of botany and all aspects of plant science and serves the international scientific community through research and documentation. To this end, the Institute acquires and maintains authoritative collections of books, plant images, manuscripts, portraits and data files, and provides publications and other modes of information service. The Institute meets the reference needs of botanists, biologists, historians, conservationists, librarians, bibliographers and the public at large, especially those concerned with any aspect of the North American flora.
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