Christiaan Hendrik Persoon
Mycologist and botanical researcher
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Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
South Africa
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Significant contributions to mycology included classification and systematic study of fungi. Developed the modern classification system for fungi that forms the basis for mycological research today. Conducted extensive field studies in Southern Africa and published numerous botanical works that detailed various species. Lived primarily in Europe and played a crucial role in advancing mycological studies during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Authored 'Synopsis Methodica Fungorum'
Established classification systems for fungi
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