Václav Melzer
Václav Melzer (born August 26, 1878 in Wilkischen near Mies , Austria-Hungary , † May 1, 1968 in Domažlice ) was a Bohemian, Czechoslovakian botanist and mycologist . Melzer mainly researched deafblings . He discovered Russula sardonie var. Mellina and Russula helodes , among others . The mycologist Josef Velenovský named Boletus melzeri after Melzer. The solution developed by Melzer for mycological staining is now known as Melzer's reagent .
literature
- Herink, J .; Kotlaba F .: Life and work of Václav Melzer (1878–1968). Czech Mykology 23 (1969) No. 1, pp. 1-9 (Czech)
Web links
- Literature and other media by and about Václav Melzer in the catalog of the National Library of the Czech Republic
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SURNAME | Melzer, Václav |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Czech botanist and mycologist |
DATE OF BIRTH | August 26, 1878 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Wilkischen near Mies , Austria-Hungary |
DATE OF DEATH | May 1, 1968 |
Place of death | Domažlice |