E. B. Babcock

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1877 – 1954

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Who was E. B. Babcock?

Ernest Brown Babcock was an United States plant geneticist who pioneered the understanding of plant evolution in terms of genetics. He is particularly known for seeking to understand by field investigations and extensive experiments, the entire polyploid apomictic genus Crepis, in which he recognize 196 species. In his career he published more than 100 articles and books explaining plant genetics, including the seminal textbook Genetics in relation to agriculture.

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Born
Jul 10, 1877
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Dec 8, 1954

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on July 23, 2013

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