About Otto Soemarwoto
Lived 1926 – 2008 (aged 82). Otto Soemarwoto was an Indonesian botanist and environmentalist.
Prof. Otto Soemarwoto (19 February 1926 – 1 April 2008 ) was an Indonesian botanist and professor of plant physiology at Padjadjaran University and was director of the National Biology Institute from 1964 to 1972; he also served as director of the Institute of Ecology from 1972 until 1991. His work in the latter role has been cited as a primary influence on the resettlement strategy during Indonesia's Saguling Dam project.
Early life and education Born in Purwokerto, as a child Soemarwoto was an avid reader, liked traveling out of town and was fond of plants.
Personal life He died in Bandung on 1 April 2008, aged 82.
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Indonesian scientist (1926-2008)
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Otto Soemarwoto was born on 19 February 1926 in Purwokerto.
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Otto Soemarwoto died on 1 April 2008 in Bandung.
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Otto Soemarwoto was a botanist and environmentalist.
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