Contributions to Indian Botany

Name : Contributions to Indian Botany

Author : David Prain

Book Format : Paperback

Genre : Reference

ISBN : 9789364339964

Language : English

Pages : 401-500 Pages

Publish Year : 2024

Publisher : Gyan Publishing House

About The Book : The contributions to Indian botany have been extensive, involving the systematic exploration, documentation, and classification of the region's rich plant diversity. Pioneering botanists like William Roxburgh, Nathaniel Wallich, and David Prain played crucial roles in these efforts. Their work led to the creation of comprehensive flora records, including "Flora Indica" and "The Bengal Plants." These studies not only expanded scientific knowledge but also laid the groundwork for conservation and sustainable use of India's vast botanical resources. About The Author: David Prain, (1857-1944) was a British botanist renowned for his work on Indian flora. As Director of the Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta, and later Kew Gardens, he authored important botanical texts like "Bengal Plants" and "Flora of India," significantly advancing the study of India's plant biodiversity. The Title 'Contributions to Indian Botany written/authored/edited by David Prain', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789364339964 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 491 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Plants. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:

Country of Origin : India