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Boris Keller

Russian botanist (1874-1945) · Russia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 71

Boris Aleksandrovich Keller was a Russian and Soviet biologist and a pioneer of plant ecology in the Soviet Union. Specializing in the vegetational ecology of the semi-arid steppe regions, he introduced the idea of vegetation complexes which are now termed as synusia in plant ecology.

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Awards

N. M. Przhevalsky Medal in Silver1917
Order of the Red Banner of Labour
VDNKh gold medal
Honored Scientist of the RSFSR

About this person

He served as the first director of the Komarov Botanical Institute.

Country
Russia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1874 to 1945 · aged 71