Hugo de Vries
Hugo de Vries
Hugo de Vries (pronounced: Hoo-go de Vrees) was a prominent Dutch botanist and geneticist who is best known for proposing the concept of genes, and for his contributions to the understanding of heredity.
Etymology
The name Hugo is of Germanic origin, meaning "bright in mind and spirit". The surname de Vries is a common Dutch surname, meaning "the Frisian".
Biography
Hugo de Vries was born on February 16, 1848, in Haarlem, Netherlands. He studied botany at the University of Leiden and later became a professor at the University of Amsterdam. His most significant work was on the laws of heredity, where he proposed the concept of genes as the carriers of hereditary traits. This work laid the foundation for the modern field of genetics.
Contributions to Genetics
De Vries is best known for his theory of mutation, which he proposed as a source of new genetic variation. He also rediscovered Mendel's laws of heredity, independently of other scientists, and helped to bring Mendel's work to the attention of the scientific community.
Related Terms
- Botany: The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, and classification.
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Mutation: The changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations.
- Heredity: The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
- Gregor Mendel: A scientist and Augustinian friar who gained posthumous recognition as the founder of the modern science of genetics.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hugo de Vries
- Wikipedia's article - Hugo de Vries
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