Christian August Friedrich Garcke
German botanist and plant scientist
Born
October 25th, 1819
205 years ago
Died
1904
121 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to botany through extensive research on algae and plant biology. Bridged scientific understanding of plant physiology with practical applications in agriculture and horticulture. His work provided foundational knowledge used by future botanists and agricultural scientists. Advocated for the scientific study of plant life and its ecological importance.
Authored key texts on algae
Conducted pioneering research in plant physiology
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