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C. D. Darlington

(1903–1981) Botanist

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C. D. Darlington was a botanist, best known for The handling of chromosomes.

Quick Facts About C. D. Darlington

Born
December 19, 1903
Died
March 26, 1981
Profession
Botanist
Notable works
The handling of chromosomes

About C. D. Darlington

Cyril Dean Darlington was an English biologist, cytologist, geneticist, and eugenicist. He discovered the mechanics of chromosomal crossover, its role in inheritance, and thus its importance to evolution. He was the Sherardian Professor of Botany at the University of Oxford from 1953 to 1971.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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