George Albert Llano

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George Albert Llano
Jorge Alberto Cecilio Perez y Llano
Born(1911-11-22)22 November 1911
Havana, Cuba
Died9 February 2003(2003-02-09) (aged 91)
Akademik Ioffe, Argentine Sea
EducationCornell University
Columbia University
Washington University
Spouse(s)Barbara Llano
Scientific career
FieldsLichenology, botany
InstitutionsNational Academy of Sciences
National Science Foundation
Doctoral advisorCarroll William Dodge
Author abbrev. (botany)Llano

George Albert Llano (22 November 1911 – 9 February 2003), born Jorge Alberto Cecilio Perez y Llano, was a Cuban polar explorer and botanist who specialized in the field of lichenology. He was an expert in the Umbilicariaceae.[1]

Early life[]

Llano was born in Havana, Cuba in either 1910, according to baptismal records, or 1911, based on legal records. He immigrated to the United States in 1918. He obtained his undergraduate degree at Cornell University in 1935, and his master's degree at Teachers College, Columbia University in 1939. In 1949, he completed his Ph.D. in botany at Washington University in St. Louis under Carroll William Dodge.[2]

Career[]

Llano took various jobs across the country before settling at the National Academy of Sciences and working on the International Geophysical Year.[2] His experience in Antarctica led him to work for the National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs in 1961. In 1972, he was promoted to Chief Scientist. His work in the Antarctic Biology and Medicine division was instrumental in establishing permanent Antarctic stations. He retired in 1977.[3]

After his retirement, Llano continued lecturing, guiding expeditions, and fundraising for researchers.[4] Among his beneficiaries were Ivan Mackenzie Lamb and Henry Andrew Imshaug, who undertook notable lichenological expeditions.[2]

Llano died on 9 February 2003 of influenza while cruising on the Akademik Ioffe.[3]

Legacy[]

The whale genus Llanocetus is named for Llano.[3] Mount Llano was also named in his honor.[5] His monograph on the Umbilicariaceae is considered a seminal work in the field of lichenology.[2]

The standard author abbreviation Llano is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ "George A. Llano collection". vilda.alaska.edu. University of Alaska Fairbanks. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d Brodo, Irwin M. (2004). "George Albert Llano. 1910-2003". The Bryologist. 107 (3): 388–391. ISSN 0007-2745. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Pleasant, Matthew (16 February 2003). "George A. Llano, 91, Botanist". The Ledger. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  4. ^ Bernstein, Adam (15 February 2003). "Polar Authority George A. Llano". Washington Post. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Mount Llano". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-06-27.
  6. ^ IPNI.  Llano.
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