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university. The school also awards a 'Butler Prize' to plant science undergraduate students. The
Society of Irish Plant Pathologists award a Butler Medal to individuals who have made a significant contribution to plant pathology in Ireland. A plaque in his honour was unveiled at Kilkee, County Clare in May 2012 by the
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in 1907. In 1918 he produced "Fungi and diseases in plants", which became a standard reference work for tropical plant pathologists. Between 1910 and 1912 Butler additionally held the office of
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where his father was transferred helped him develop an interest in a diverse range of topics. In 1890 his health improved and he went to the
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