Gernot Renger (1937-2013): his life, Max-Volmer Laboratory, and photosynthesis research.
Gernot Renger (October 23, 1937-January 12, 2013), one of the leading biophysicists in the field of photosynthesis research, studied and worked at the Max-Volmer-Institute (MVI) of the Technische Universität Berlin, Germany, for more than 50 years, and thus witnessed the rise and decline of photosynthesis research at this institute, which at its prime was one of the leading centers in this field. We present a tribute to Gernot Renger's work and life in the context of the history of photosynthesis research of that period, with special focus on the MVI. Gernot will be remembered for his thought-provoking questions and his boundless enthusiasm for science.
Max-Volmer-Laboratorium, TU Berlin, Strasse des 17. Juni 135, 10623, Berlin, Germany. ulrich.siggel@alumni.tu-berlin.de.
Ulrich
U
Siggel
Max-Volmer-Laboratorium, TU Berlin, Strasse des 17. Juni 135, 10623, Berlin, Germany.
Franz-Josef
FJ
Schmitt
Departmant of Chemistry, Umeå University, Linnaeus väg 6 (KBC huset), 90187, Umeå, Sweden. johannes.messinger@umu.se.
Johannes
J
Messinger
D001604:Berlin; D002627:Chemistry, Physical / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D010788:Photosynthesis; D012106:Research / Q000266:history
ADRY agent; Horst T. Witt; Max-Volmer-Institute; Mechanism of water splitting; Oxygen evolving complex; Photosystem II; Water oxidizing complex (WOC)