James Bayley Butler
James Bayley Butler | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 April 1884 Secunderabad, India |
| Died | 21 February 1964 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | Royal University of Ireland |
| Known for | Expert on dry rot |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Zoology, botany |
| Institutions | University College Dublin |
James Bayley Butler MBE MRIA (8 April 1884 – 21 February 1964) was an Irish biologist and academic, and was considered the foremost expert on the fungus which causes dry rot.