Academician Iakov Prinţ (1891-1966) – founder of the Moldovan entomological school

Abstract

The article is dedicated to the outstanding scientist in the field of entomology and plant protection Ia. Prinţ, who made a significant contribution to the research of the biology and ecology of phylloxera and to the development of integrated vine protection systems. Professor Ia. Prinţ worked in various scientific institutions in the former Soviet Union (Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russian Federation, Moldova). Bioecological and systematic studies, as well as the registration and estimation of insects were carried out in the Laboratory of Invertebrate Zoology (1957-1966). In 1961, Ia. Prinţ was elected in the first group of full-time members of the Academy of Sciences of MSSR, being highly appreciated by the international and national scientific community. Significant contributions in entomofauna research were made by the Academician’s disciples B. Vereshcheagin, P. Kiskin, S. Plugaru, I. Plugaru.