Julien Noël Costantin

Place: Paris

Born: 1857

Death: 1936

Biography:

Julien Noël Costantin was a French botanist and mycologist, born on August 16, 1857, in Paris. He studied at École Normale Supérieure on the Rue d'Ulm, where he obtained his license in mathematics and physics in 1879. In 1880, he became a preparator and later earned his doctorate in 1883 with a thesis titled 'Étude comparée des tiges aériennes et souterraines des dicotylédones'.

Early Career

Costantin's early career was marked by his appointment as an auxiliary professor at Bordeaux in 1883, but he returned to Paris the following year. With the help of his father-in-law, Philippe Van Tieghem, he joined the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle as a naturalist aide. In 1901, he replaced Marie Maxime Cornu at the chair of botany.

Publications and Works

Costantin was a prolific writer and published several books on botany and mycology, including Atlas en couleurs des orchidées cultivées, Les Mucédinées simples. Histoire, classification, culture et rôle des champignons inférieurs dans les maladies des végétaux et des animaux, and Nouvelle flore des champignons. He also wrote about the application of transformism to agriculture in his book Le transformisme appliqué à l'agriculture.

Awards and Recognition

Costantin was recognized for his contributions to botany and mycology. In 1912, he became a member of the French Academy of Sciences. He defended Lamarckian evolution until his death in 1936.

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Legacy

Costantin's legacy can be seen in his contributions to the field of botany and mycology. His work on orchids and mushrooms is still studied today, and his publications remain an important resource for researchers and scientists. Julien Noël Costantin is remembered as a dedicated scientist who spent his life studying the natural world and advancing our understanding of it. Some of his notable works can be found on Wikioo.org, where art lovers and researchers can explore his contributions to the field of botany and mycology.