André Aptroot
André Aptroot | |
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| Born | 1961 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Alma mater | University of Utrecht |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mycology; lichenology |
| Institutions | Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Aptroot |
André Aptroot (Heemskerk, 1961) is a Dutch mycologist and lichenologist. His primary research focus is on biodiversity, particularly tropical lichens, encompassing systematics, floristic surveys, and taxonomic reviews. A prolific researcher, he has published more than 500 scientific papers and described hundreds of new fungal and lichen species.