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Georgiy VysotskiyRussian soil scientist, forestry specialist, geobotanist and geographer
Date of Birth: 19.02.1865
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Content:
- Introduction of the Concept of "Phytostroma" and Plant Classification
- Monograph on "Ergenia" and Academic Career
Georgy Vysotsky: A Russian Soil Scientist, Forester, Geobotanist, and Geographer
Georgy Vysotsky was a prominent Russian soil scientist, forester, geobotanist, and geographer. He was born in 1890 and graduated from Petrovskaya Agricultural Academy in 1890.
Contributions to Hydrological Regime and Environmental Impact of Forests
Vysotsky's research focused on studying the influence of forests on the hydrological regime. He was the first to calculate the water balance under forests and fields, and he explored the impact of forests on habitats and the reasons for deforestation in steppe regions. His significant contributions to steppe afforestation resulted in the development of the "tree-shrub" type of plantations. Vysotsky emphasized the importance of oak for creating forest plantations in the steppe and proposed the significance of mycorrhiza for the cultivation of oak and pine. He also highlighted the significance of soil worms and other soil organisms in soil formation. Vysotsky introduced the term "Gley," which is transliterated as "Gley" in English and widely used by soil scientists worldwide.
Introduction of the Concept of "Phytostroma" and Plant Classification
Vysotsky introduced the concept of "phytostroma" as the geosphere of the highest concentration of vegetation. He also proposed a classification of plants based on forms of vegetative reproduction.
Monograph on "Ergenia" and Academic Career
One of Vysotsky's most valuable works in geobotany is his monograph on "Ergenia" (1915), which significantly contributed to the understanding of forest vegetation and its evolution under human influence.
Throughout his career, Vysotsky held various academic positions. From 1892 to 1904, he worked in the Velikaya-Anadolsky forest massif in the Poltava expedition led by V.V. Dokuchaev. He served as a professor at the Crimean University from 1919 to 1922 and at the Belarusian Agricultural Institute from 1923 to 1926. From 1926 to 1930, he held the position of professor at the Kharkov Institute of Agriculture and Forestry. Finally, from 1930 to 1940, Vysotsky served as a professor at the All-Union Scientific Research Institute of Forestry and Agroforestry in Kharkov.
Georgy Vysotsky's groundbreaking research and influential contributions in the field of geobotany and soil science have left a lasting impact on the scientific community. His work continues to be highly regarded and widely studied by researchers worldwide.