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Erwin Bünning

German biologist (1906-1990) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 84

Erwin Bünning was a German biologist. His most famous contributions were to the field of chronobiology, where he proposed a model for the endogenous circadian rhythms governing plant photoperiodism.

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Honorary Doctorate of the University of Glasgow
Honorary Doctor of the University of Freiburg

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From these contributions, Bünning is considered a co-founder of chronobiology along with Jürgen Aschoff and Colin Pittendrigh.

Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1990 · aged 84