Carrie Derick
Canadian botanist and geneticist
Born
January 14th, 1862
163 years ago
Died
November 10th, 1941
83 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Canada
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Specialized in plant genetics and contributed significantly to the understanding of heredity and hybridization in plants. Assisted in establishing the McGill University botanical garden. Pioneered the study of plant biology and genetics in Canada, influencing the fields of agriculture and horticulture.
Authored influential papers on plant genetics
Contributed to the establishment of botanical research at McGill University
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