Birthdate: January 6, 1906
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Lawrence, New York, United States
Died: January 19, 2000
George Ledyard Stebbins Jr. was a distinguished American botanist and geneticist recognized for his substantial advancements in evolutionary biology. With a Ph.D. from Harvard University, he conducted pioneering research at the University of California, Berkeley. His influential publication, Variation and Evolution in Plants, showcased his significant work in plant evolution, genetics, and speciation, leaving a lasting impact on the field. Stebbins was instrumental in founding the Department of Genetics at the University of California, Davis, and actively advocated for evolution and science education.
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