Abstract
Stephen Hales (1677-1761), an English clergyman without formal scientific or medical formation, is considered the founder of the study of plant physiology and one of the pillars of animal physiology. He studied the flow regime of sap, transpiration and respiration in plants and trees, the flow of blood and its pressure in the sanguineous circuit of animals, and the phenomenon of respiration. He played an active role in the foundation of Georgia colony in North America.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Revista CENIC Ciencias Biológicas |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Plant physiology
- root pressure
- Blood pressure
- composition of air
- Ventilation