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Arthur Galston
American botanist & bioethicist (1920-2008) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 88
Arthur W. Galston was an American plant physiologist and bioethicist. As a plant biologist, Galston studied plant hormones and the effects of light on plant development, particularly phototropism.
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He identified riboflavin and other flavins as what are called phototropins, photoreceptor proteins for phototropism, challenging the prevailing view that carotenoids were responsible.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2008 · aged 88
