Reginald Punnett
British geneticist and biologist
Born
June 20th, 1875
149 years ago
Died
January 3rd, 1967
58 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed significant work in the field of genetics. Developed the Punnett square, a tool used to predict the genotypes of offspring from parental crosses. Conducted research on the inheritance of traits in pea plants, building on early principles of Mendelian genetics. Worked at the University of Cambridge, engaging in various research projects related to evolution and heredity. Published several influential papers and books, contributing to the foundation of modern genetics.
Developed the Punnett square
Conducted research on pea plant genetics
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