About Zhang Xinshi
Lived 1934 – 2020 (aged 86). Zhang Xinshi was a Chinese ecologist.
Zhang Xinshi (; June 30, 1934 – September 24, 2020) was a Chinese plant ecologist. He was the founder of China's quantitative vegetation ecology and international information ecology, and established China's first laboratory of quantitative vegetation ecology.
Personal life Zhang married Ci Longjun , an expert in desertification control engineering. The couple had three children.
Honours and awards 1988 State Natural Science Award (Second Class) 1991 Member of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) 2006 State Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Class) 2011 State Natural Science Award (Second Class)
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Who was Zhang Xinshi?
Chinese plant ecologist (1934-2020)
When was Zhang Xinshi born?
Zhang Xinshi was born on 30 June 1934 in Kaifeng.
When did Zhang Xinshi die?
Zhang Xinshi died on 24 September 2020 in Seattle.
What was Zhang Xinshi's occupation?
Zhang Xinshi was an ecologist.
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Zhang Xinshi was Chinese.
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