Gernot Renger (1937–2013): his life, Max-Volmer Laboratory, and photosynthesis research

Gernot Renger (October 23, 1937–January 12, 2013), one of the leading biophysicists in the field of photosynthesis research, studied and worked at the Max-Volmer-Institute (MVI) of the Technische Universität Berlin, Germany, for more than 50 years, and thus witnessed the rise and decline of photosyn...

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Published in:Photosynthesis research 2016-08, Vol.129 (2), p.109-127
Main Authors: Siggel, Ulrich, Schmitt, Franz-Josef, Messinger, Johannes
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ADRY agent
Berlin
Biochemistry
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Chemistry, Physical - history
History and Biography
History, 20th Century
History, 21st Century
Horst T. Witt
Life Sciences
Max-Volmer-Institute
Mechanism of water splitting
Oxygen evolving complex
Photosynthesis
Photosystem II
Plant Genetics and Genomics
Plant Physiology
Plant Sciences
Renger
Research - history
Water oxidizing complex (WOC)
Water oxidizing mplex (WOC)
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Summary:Gernot Renger (October 23, 1937–January 12, 2013), one of the leading biophysicists in the field of photosynthesis research, studied and worked at the Max-Volmer-Institute (MVI) of the Technische Universität Berlin, Germany, for more than 50 years, and thus witnessed the rise and decline of photosynthesis research at this institute, which at its prime was one of the leading centers in this field. We present a tribute to Gernot Renger’s work and life in the context of the history of photosynthesis research of that period, with special focus on the MVI. Gernot will be remembered for his thought-provoking questions and his boundless enthusiasm for science.
ISSN:0166-8595
1573-5079
1573-5079
DOI:10.1007/s11120-016-0280-8