Chicita F. Culberson

Chicita F. Culberson (born Chicita Forman, November 1, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an award-winning lichenologist. A botanical researcher at Duke University, Culberson pioneered the use of thin-layer chromatography in the identification of secondary lichen products.

In 1992, she became one of the first modern recipients of the Acharius Medal.

Personal life

Dr Culberson is married to fellow lichenologist Bill Culberson.

The standard author abbreviation C.F.Culb. is used to indicate this individual as the author when citing a botanical name.^[1]

Sources

• Biography of Dr Culberson at Lichenology.org

1. ^ "Author Query". International Plant Names Index. http://www.ipni.org/ipni/authorsearchpage.do. 

External links

• Dr Culberson's faculty page at Duke University
• Partial bibliography of Dr Culberson's research at Scientific Commons

Persondata
Name	Culberson, Chicita F.
Alternative names
Short description	American lichenologist
Date of birth	November 1, 1931
Place of birth	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date of death
Place of death