About Chōzaburō Tanaka
Lived 1885 – 1976 (aged 90). Chōzaburō Tanaka was a Japanese botanist, agronomist and mycologist, known for Citrus taxonomy.
, often Romanized as Tyôzaburô Tanaka (November 3, 1885 in Osaka – June 28, 1976), was a Japanese botanist and mycologist. He established one of the two major taxonomic classification systems for citrus and related genera currently in use, and is now considered to be a taxonomic "splitter". including for example Citrus × latifolia (Persian lime) and Citrus tangerina (tangerine). Many of the species Tanaka described are still recognized, but his overall scheme is not supported by modern genetic research.
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Who was Chōzaburō Tanaka?
Japanese botanist (1885-1976)
When was Chōzaburō Tanaka born?
Chōzaburō Tanaka was born on 3 November 1885 in Osaka.
When did Chōzaburō Tanaka die?
Chōzaburō Tanaka died on 28 June 1976 in Kobe.
What was Chōzaburō Tanaka's occupation?
Chōzaburō Tanaka was a botanist, agronomist and mycologist.
What was Chōzaburō Tanaka known for?
Chōzaburō Tanaka was known for Citrus taxonomy.
What nationality was Chōzaburō Tanaka?
Chōzaburō Tanaka was Japanese.
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