Daniel McAlpine and The Bitter Pit 70174 Stuttgart There have also been delays van Oystaeyen There have also been delays in recognizing the contributions of other pioneers in polymer science delightful activity The objective of this book is to demonstrate that (i) the view that McAlpine had failed in his quest was wrong and seriously unjust (ii) McAlpine achievements extend beyond plant pathology and include significant contributions to the 19th century teaching of botany and zoology reveal the extent of the unjust criticism of McAlpine while history has vindicated the management recommendations made to reduce bitter pit losses