Warwick Estevam Kerr
Brazilian geneticist and entomologist
Born
September 9th, 1922
102 years ago
Died
2018
7 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Brazil
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Contributed significantly to the field of genetics and entomology. Focused on the study of honeybees and their genetic diversity. Played a key role in the introduction of the African honeybee to Brazil. Actively engaged in agricultural and ecological research, with a strong focus on the impact of genetic selection in various species.
Introduced the African honeybee to Brazil
Conducted research on honeybee genetics
Contributed to studies in agricultural ecology
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