Women in Botany by Mary Wissinger

Author:Mary Wissinger
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Science, Naturally!
Published: 2022-07-27T00:00:00+00:00

Dr. Janaki Ammal

(JAH-nah-KEE ah-MALL)

India, 1897–1984

Later, Dr. Janaki led the Botanical Survey of India. The project worked to document and study every type of plant in the country. It was a big job: India is over a million square miles (that’s almost three million square kilometers). She scoured the country for plants. She also fought to protect plants and preserve natural areas from development.

Why is it important to protect plants?

Plants are important for the health of Earth’s environment. They provide a home for animals, fungi, insects, and many of the living things that support our planet’s delicate ecosystems. When one part of the environment suffers, other parts suffer too.

Dr. Wangari Maathai saw what happened when too many trees were cut down in the rainforest. The soil dried up and people couldn’t grow enough food. Animals lost their shelters and sources of food. Stream water evaporated in the hot sun.

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