Patrick Matthew

Scottish farmer and biologist

Patrick Matthew - Scottish farmer and biologist
Born

October 20th, 1790
234 years ago

Died

1874
151 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Scotland

Links & References

A Scottish farmer and biologist played a significant role in early evolutionary theory. In 1831, published the book 'On Naval Timber and Arboriculture', which included ideas on natural selection that preceded Darwin's work. The writings also discussed the importance of selective breeding in agriculture and the biological basis for tree growth and timber production. Contributed to the understanding of plant and tree physiology.

Published 'On Naval Timber and Arboriculture'

Introduced concepts of natural selection

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