Statements (86)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:United_States_National_Herbarium
gptkb:California_Academy_of_Sciences gptkb:Botanical_Society_of_America |
| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Michigan
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| gptkbp:awards |
Fellow_of_the_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1842-03-21
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Edward_Palmer_Jr.
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Described numerous plant species
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
1911-01-12
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| gptkbp:field |
Botany
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Edward L. Palmer
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| gptkbp:influence |
Modern botany
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Botanical_studies_in_the_American_Southwest
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:John_Torrey
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| gptkbp:involved |
Exploration_of_the_American_West
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
Contributions to botany
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| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Palmer's_Cactus_Garden
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| gptkbp:nationality |
American
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Contributed to the understanding of plant evolution.
Influenced conservation policies. Participated in botanical expeditions. Mentored young scientists. Engaged in interdisciplinary research. Collaborated with universities. Published articles in scientific journals. Engaged in outreach to underrepresented communities. Participated in international research collaborations. Advocated for biodiversity. Advocated for environmental protection. Advocated for scientific research. Advocated for the role of science in society. Authored numerous scientific papers. Collaborated with conservation organizations. Collaborated with other botanists. Conducted research on plant genetics. Contributed to herbarium collections. Contributed to the field of ethnobotany. Contributed to the field of horticulture. Contributed to the study of plant diseases. Contributed to the understanding of plant ecology. Documented plant uses by indigenous peoples. Educated future botanists. Engaged in global conservation efforts. Engaged in policy advocacy for botanical research. Engaged in public speaking on botanical topics. Established plant collections. Established research methodologies. First to describe several cactus species. Helped establish botanical gardens. Influenced agricultural practices. Influenced botanical nomenclature. Influenced public policy on environmental issues. Influenced the future of botanical research. Participated in citizen science projects. Participated in community education programs. Participated in ecological restoration projects. Participated in plant taxonomy. Pioneered studies in desert flora. Presented research findings at conferences. Promoted conservation of native plants. Promoted education in botany. Promoted public interest in botany. Promoted sustainable practices in botany. Promoted the importance of native plants. Promoted the importance of plant conservation. Promoted the importance of scientific literacy. Promoted the integration of science and education. Promoted the study of plant ecology. Promoted the use of native plants in landscaping. Published field guides. Contributed to the understanding of plant-animal interactions. Contributed to the understanding of climate change impacts on plants. Contributed to the understanding of plant physiology. Participated in international botanical conferences. Promoted the importance of ethical research practices. Contributed to the development of botanical curricula. |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:Palmer's_Flora_of_the_Southwest
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| gptkbp:occupation |
Botanist
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| gptkbp:publishes |
gptkb:The_Cactaceae
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| gptkbp:researchFocus |
Cacti and succulents
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:California
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Palmer
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| gptkbp:workLocation |
gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:Mexico gptkb:Southwestern_United_States |