Heinrich Anton de Bary
German surgeon, botanist, microbiologist and mycologist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Heinrich Anton de Bary (26 January 1831 – 19 January 1888) was a German surgeon, botanist, microbiologist, and mycologist (fungal systematics and physiology).[1] He is considered a founding father of plant pathology (phytopathology) as well as the founder of modern mycology.[2] His extensive and careful studies of the life history of fungi and contribution to the understanding of algae and higher plants established landmarks in biology.[3]
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Heinrich Anton de Bary | |
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Born | (1831-01-26)26 January 1831 |
Died | 19 January 1888(1888-01-19) (aged 56) Strasbourg, France (then Germany) |
Education | Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Marburg, Berlin |
Occupation(s) | surgeon, botanist, mycologist |
Known for | demonstrating sexual life cycle of fungi; study of plant diseases; coining the term "symbiosis" |
Spouse | Antonie Einert |
Children | 4 |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | University of Tübingen, University of Halle, University of Strasbourg, |
Thesis | De plantarum generatione sexuali |
Author abbrev. (botany) | de Bary |
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