Ruttner-Kolisko, Agnes (1911–1991)

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Ruttner-Kolisko, Agnes (1911–1991)

Freshwater biologist. Name variations: Agnes Kolisko. Born Agnes Kolisko, July 14, 1911; died Nov 22, 1991; m. W.A. Ruttner (geologist), 1938; children: 5.

The 1st deputy director of the Lünz Biological Station of the Austrian Academy of Sciences' Institute of Limnology (1972–76), was the 1st to apply genetic concepts to rotifers (planktonic spinning microscopic organisms); maintained algae cultures successfully for years.