Katherine

Katherine Esau

Katherine
#22,865
Most Influential Person Across History

German-American botanist

Katherine Esau's Academic­Influence.com Rankings

Katherine Esau
Biology
#660
Historical Rank
Botany
#95
Historical Rank
biology Degrees
Download Badge
  • Biology

Katherine Esau's Degrees

Why Is Katherine Esau Influential?

(Suggest an Edit or Addition)

According to Wikipedia, Katherine Esau was a pioneering German-American botanist who studied plant anatomy and the effects of viruses. Her books Plant Anatomy and Anatomy of Seed Plants are key texts. In 1989, Esau received the National Medal of Science "In recognition of her distinguished service to the American community of plant biologists, and for the excellence of her pioneering research, both basic and applied, on plant structure and development, which has spanned more than six decades; for her superlative performance as an educator, in the classroom and through her books; for the encouragement and inspiration she has given to a legion of young, aspiring plant biologists; and for providing a special role model for women in science." When Katherine Esau died in year 1997. Peter Raven 'Director of Anatomy and Morphology' of 'Missouri Botanical Garden' remembered that she absolutely dominated the field of plant Biology even at the age of 99.

(See a Problem?)

Katherine Esau'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
19301940195019601970198019902000025050075010001250150017502000225025002750

Published Works

This paper list is powered by the following services:

Metadata from Crossref logo

Other Resources About Katherine Esau

What Schools Are Affiliated With Katherine Esau?

Katherine Esau is affiliated with the following schools:

What Are Katherine Esau's Academic Contributions?

Katherine Esau has made the following academic contributions: