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Vegetationsgliederung: 2. Teil: Vegetation Mitteleuropas mit den Alpen in Ă–kologischer Sicht. 1st ed., 1963 ; 2nd ed., 1978; 3rd ed., 1982; 4th ed., 1986; 5th ed., 1996; 6th ed., 2010
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in the published work "Climate Chart World Atlas" (1960-1967). This work was a clear form of climate representation and received the highest international recognition.
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Pflanzenlebens: EinfĂĽhrung in die allgemeine Botanik fĂĽr Studierende der Hochschulen. 1st ed., 1946; 2nd ed., 1947; 3rd ed., 1950; 4th ed., 1962.
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During his time as a professor, Walter had numerous employees and students who themselves became professors later. Among others, some noteworthy scientists were:
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In 1923, Walter worked as a lecturer at the university and he became an
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378:Klimadiagramm-Karten
178:University of Ankara
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