Description: (Swiss Botanist Who Discouraged Gregor Mendel From Further Work on Genetics)
Carl Wilhelm von Nägeli, a Swiss botanist, made significant contributions to the fields of plant physiology, morphology, and genetics. He conducted groundbreaking research in cell division and pollination. Although he discouraged Gregor Mendel from pursuing genetics further, Nägeli's work had a profound impact on the field of botany during his time.