Matthieu Bonafous (1793 - 1852)
1793-03-07Lyon, France1852-03-22Paris, France
Matthieu Bonafous
Matthieu Bonafous was a prominent French botanist and agronomist.
Bonafous was an innovator in 19th century agronomy, specializing in technical farming, with a particular interest in corn and its economic importance as a food crop. He also studied mulberry trees and created new species for silkworm breeding, and wrote many scientific articles, including one on rice.
As a teacher, Matthieu Bonafous offered a traveling course based on direct contact with practitioners of scientific farming.
Date and place of birt: | 7 march 1793, Lyon, France |
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Date and place of death: | 22 march 1852, Paris, France |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Botanist, Educator, Naturalist, Scientist |