Louis de Vilmorin

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Pierre Louis François Lévêque de Vilmorin, always referred to as Louis de Vilmorin (1816-1860), the grandson of Philippe de Vilmorin, and a member of the family firm of Vilmorin-Andrieux, devoted his life to biology and chemistry, with a focus on the breeding and cultivation of plants.

Louis de Vilmorin developed a theory of heredity in plants and recognized that it was possible to select certain characteristics of a plant and develop new varieties displaying the chosen characteristics.

In 1856, de Vilmorin published his "Note on the Creation of a New Race of Beetroot and Considerations on Heredity in Plants," establishing the theoretical groundwork for the modern seed-breeding industry.

[edit] Writings

  • "Note on the Creation of a New Race of Beetroot and Considerations on Heredity in Plants," - Louis de Vilmorin
The standard author abbreviation Vilm. is used to indicate this individual as the author when citing a botanical name.[1]