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William Roxburgh – The Father of Indian Botany
Photo: William Roxburgh (Courtesy: wikipedia) Much development in Botany took place during British Empire in India. Linnean system of ‘Binomial nomenclature’ was introduced only in 1778 by the natural historian engaged with the British East India Company. During this period, botanical gardens were being founded in every significant city in India to study the natural…
