Fascination with Chloroplasts and Chromosome Pairing

Diter von Wettstein (Dietrich Holger Wettstein Ritter von Westersheim): September 20, 1929-April 13, 2017

“…He had a long-standing interest in the process of chromosome pairing, on which he worked with Mogens Westergaard and described it as a “fascination” (von Wettstein 2006). In 1972 he was invited to join the Carlsberg Laboratory as Head of the Department of Physiology, a position he held until retirement in 1996.…”

From Analysis of Mutants to Genetic Engineering

“…In the Introductory Review for Progress in Botany 2006, I reviewed two areas of my research interests: fascinations with chloroplasts and chromosome pairing (82). Here I discuss my engagement in genetic engineering of barley for improved feed and in metabolic engineering of proanthocyanidin-free barley.…”