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Stefan Kopec

Polish biologist · Scientists · Lived 1888 to 1941 · aged 53

Stefan Witysław Kopeć was a Polish biologist and pioneer of insect endocrinology. He discovered the role of the insect brain in the production of prothoracicotropic hormone (PTTH). Kopeć was director at Puławy Agricultural Research Station. Along with his son, he was executed by the Germans during World War II.

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Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta

About this person

Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1941 · aged 53