Carl Nägeli
Botanist and Mycologist, contributor to plant taxonomy
Born
1817
208 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Switzerland
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A Swiss botanist and mycologist, focused on plant classification and understanding of plant development. Developed significant taxonomic frameworks and contributed to the understanding of hybridization in plants. Worked on cell theory as it pertains to mycology and served as a professor at the Polytechnic Institute in Zurich. His research laid groundwork for future studies in botany and mycology. Maintained correspondence with fellow scientists and participated in botanical societies throughout Europe.
Contributed to plant taxonomy
Studied hybridization in plants
Developed theories in mycology
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