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Julius Vincenz von Krombholz (19 December 1782 – 1 November 1843) was a physician and
''Naturgetreue Abbildungen und Beschreibungen der essbaren, schädlichen und verdächtigen Schwämme''
(1831–1846), a publication on mushrooms that was based on his own observations. It is acclaimed for its true-to-nature pictures and its descriptions of edible, harmful and suspect mushrooms. Krombholz died before its completion, and latter parts of the work were edited by Johann Baptista Zobel (1812–1865). Other noted works by Krombholz include: * ''Abhandlungen aus dem Gebiete der gesammten Akologie, zur Begründung eines Systems derselben'', 1825. * ''Anatomische Beschreibung eines sehr merkwurdigen Anencephalus'' (with three copperplates), 1830. * ''General-Rapport über die asiatische Cholera zu Prag im Jahre 1831 und 1832 nach den in den Choleraspitälern gewonnenen Erfahrungen'', 1836. A number of mushrooms were first described by Krombholz. As such, the standard botanical author abbreviation Krombh. is applied to the scientific names of these species. The genus ''Krombhlolzia'' (synonym '' Zeugites)'' from the familyCRC World Dictionary of Grasses: Common Names, Scientific Names
Krombholzia
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Virtual cemeteries of Czech Republic, biographical information. {{DEFAULTSORT:Krombholz, Julius Vincenz von 1782 births 1843 deaths People from Česká Lípa District People from the Kingdom of Bohemia German Bohemian people 18th-century Bohemian people 19th-century Czech people Czech mycologists Academic staff of Charles University Charles University alumni Rectors of Charles University
Julius Vincenz von Krombholz (19 December 1782 – 1 November 1843) was a physician and mycologist
Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy and their use to humans, including as a source for tinder, traditional medicine, food, and entheogens, as ...
born in Oberpolitz (today Horní Police, Czech Republic), northern Bohemia
Bohemia ( ; cs, Čechy ; ; hsb, Čěska; szl, Czechy) is the westernmost and largest historical region of the Czech Republic. Bohemia can also refer to a wider area consisting of the historical Lands of the Bohemian Crown ruled by the Bohem ...
.
He studied medicine at the University of Prague, receiving his doctorate in 1814. In 1828 he was appointed professor of special pathology
Pathology is the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury. The word ''pathology'' also refers to the study of disease in general, incorporating a wide range of biology research fields and medical practices. However, when used in ...
and therapy. At Prague, he used his influence to help the penniless August Carl Joseph Corda
August Carl Joseph Corda (1809–1849) was a Czech physician and mycologist. This botanist is denoted by the author abbreviation when citing a botanical name.
Early life and education
Corda was born in Reichenberg (now Liberec), Bohemia on No ...
(1809–1849) get admitted to the university. In 1831 he was named rector of the university.
Contributions
In addition to his career in medicine, Krombholz had a keen interest inmycology
Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy and their use to humans, including as a source for tinder, traditional medicine, food, and entheogen ...
. He performed numerous experiments involving the toxicity of mushrooms
A mushroom or toadstool is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground, on soil, or on its food source. ''Toadstool'' generally denotes one poisonous to humans.
The standard for the name "mushroom" is ...
. He is known fo''Naturgetreue Abbildungen und Beschreibungen der essbaren, schädlichen und verdächtigen Schwämme''
(1831–1846), a publication on mushrooms that was based on his own observations. It is acclaimed for its true-to-nature pictures and its descriptions of edible, harmful and suspect mushrooms. Krombholz died before its completion, and latter parts of the work were edited by Johann Baptista Zobel (1812–1865). Other noted works by Krombholz include: * ''Abhandlungen aus dem Gebiete der gesammten Akologie, zur Begründung eines Systems derselben'', 1825. * ''Anatomische Beschreibung eines sehr merkwurdigen Anencephalus'' (with three copperplates), 1830. * ''General-Rapport über die asiatische Cholera zu Prag im Jahre 1831 und 1832 nach den in den Choleraspitälern gewonnenen Erfahrungen'', 1836. A number of mushrooms were first described by Krombholz. As such, the standard botanical author abbreviation Krombh. is applied to the scientific names of these species. The genus ''Krombhlolzia'' (synonym '' Zeugites)'' from the family
Poaceae
Poaceae () or Gramineae () is a large and nearly ubiquitous family of monocotyledonous flowering plants commonly known as grasses. It includes the cereal grasses, bamboos and the grasses of natural grassland and species cultivated in lawns an ...
is named in his honor.Krombholzia
Illustrations from "Naturgetreue Abbildungen und Beschreibungen der essbaren"
References
Virtual cemeteries of Czech Republic, biographical information. {{DEFAULTSORT:Krombholz, Julius Vincenz von 1782 births 1843 deaths People from Česká Lípa District People from the Kingdom of Bohemia German Bohemian people 18th-century Bohemian people 19th-century Czech people Czech mycologists Academic staff of Charles University Charles University alumni Rectors of Charles University