Ernest Brown Babcock (July 10, 1877 – December 8, 1954) was an American plant geneticist who pioneered the under standing of plant evolution in terms of genetics. He is particularly known for seeking to understand by field investigations and extensive experiments, the entire polyploid apomictic genus Crepis, in which he recognize 196 species. He published more than 100 articles and books explaining plant genetics, including the seminal textbook (with Roy Elwood Clausen) Genetics in Relation to Agriculture. He instructed Marion Elizabeth Stilwell Cave. References Publications Carey, C.W. 2000. Babcock, Ernest Brown. American National Biography Online. Oxford University Press External links 1877 births 1954 deaths American geneticists Modern synthesis (20th century) University of California, Berkeley people