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Otto Renner

German botanist, geneticist and university teacher (1883-1960) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 77

Otto Renner was a German plant geneticist. Following the work of Erwin Baur, Renner established the theory of maternal plastid inheritance as a widely accepted genetic theory.

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Awards

Foreign Member of the Royal Society1955
Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order

About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1883 to 1960 · aged 77