Erich Kukk (26 October 1928 – 17 November 2017[1]) was an Estonian phycologist and conservationist. Kukk is referred to as the Grand Old Man of Estonian Phycology.[2]
Erich Kukk | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 October 1928 |
| Died | 17 November 2017 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | phycology and conservation. |
| Institutions | Tartu University |
Early life
editKukk was born in Misso Parish, and graduated from the University of Tartu in 1953.[citation needed]
Research
editHe has published research papers of cyanobacteria and green algae, contributed the Algae section of the "Estonian Red Book" established in 1998.[3][4] and has written about water pollution and treatment options.[citation needed]
Kukk travelled widely during his fieldwork including the Carpathians, polar Urals, Central Asia, Altai, Mongolia[5] Finland, Lapland, in the mountains, deserts as well as tundra.[6]
Honours and awards
editIn 1982, he was awarded the National Prize of the Academy of Sciences of the Estonian SSR.[citation needed]
Personal life
editHe was married to botanist Ülle Kukk.
References
edit- ^ "Erich Kukk (26.10.1928–17.11.2017)" (in Estonian). Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "Erich Kukk 80" (in Estonian). University of Tartu. 30 October 2008. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- ^ "Plant Conservation in Estonia". Archived from the original on 1 January 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
- ^ "Red Data Book of Estonia". Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- ^ Ahmadjion, Vernon, ed. (December 1972). "Notes and News" (PDF). International Lichenological Newsletter. 6 (2): 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
- ^ "Erich Kukk 75" (in Estonian). University of Tartu. 24 October 2003. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2011.