Gustav Schübler
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Gustav Schübler was a German
naturalist
, and the founder of applied meteorology
in Germany.
In 1817 Schübler became professor of botany
, natural history
and agricultural chemistry
at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He worked in identifying and classifying new species, many with his colleague George Matthias von Martens (1788–1872).
Germans
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naturalist
Naturalist
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, and the founder of applied meteorology
Meteorology
Meteorology is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere. Studies in the field stretch back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not occur until the 18th century. The 19th century saw breakthroughs occur after observing networks developed across several countries...
in Germany.
In 1817 Schübler became professor of botany
Botany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
, natural history
Natural history
Natural history is the scientific research of plants or animals, leaning more towards observational rather than experimental methods of study, and encompasses more research published in magazines than in academic journals. Grouped among the natural sciences, natural history is the systematic study...
and agricultural chemistry
Agricultural chemistry
Agricultural chemistry is the study of both chemistry and biochemistry which are important in agricultural production, the processing of raw products into foods and beverages, and in environmental monitoring and remediation...
at the University of Tübingen, Germany. He worked in identifying and classifying new species, many with his colleague George Matthias von Martens (1788–1872).
External links
- Plants with abbreviation Schübl. at The International Plant Names Index.
- List of publications by Gustav Schübler on Google books.