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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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From these contributions, Bünning is considered a co-founder of chronobiology along with Jürgen Aschoff and Colin Pittendrigh.
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Germany
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Scientists
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Scientist
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Deceased
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Lived 1906 to 1990 · aged 84