Truman

Truman G. Yuncker

Truman
#128,875
Most Influential Person Across History

Botanist

Truman G. Yuncker's Academic­Influence.com Rankings

Truman G. Yuncker
Biology
#7620
Historical Rank
Botany
#583
Historical Rank
biology Degrees
Download Badge
  • Biology

Why Is Truman G. Yuncker Influential?

(Suggest an Edit or Addition)

According to Wikipedia, Truman George Yuncker was a taxonomic botanist best known for his work in the family Piperaceae. Yuncker first taught at Manual High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. After service in World War I, he received his doctorate from the University of Illinois in 1919. Soon after, he became a faculty member at DePauw University and became head of the botany and bacteriology department in 1921 and held that post until retirement in 1956. During his tenure he described 839 new species, 211 new varieties and 25 new formae in the Piperaceae. He wrote the treatment of that family in almost every regional flora published during his lifetime. His early studies were on the genus Cuscuta, in which he described 67 new species and 39 new varieties.

(See a Problem?)

Truman G. Yuncker's Published Works

Number of citations in a given year to any of this author's works
Total number of citations to an author for the works they published in a given year. This highlights publication of the most important work(s) by the author
1930194019501960012.52537.55062.57587.5100112.5125137.5

Published Works

This paper list is powered by the following services:

Metadata from Crossref logo

Other Resources About Truman G. Yuncker

What Schools Are Affiliated With Truman G. Yuncker?

Truman G. Yuncker is affiliated with the following schools: