Posted by Dr M S Sutare
Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778)
The Father of Taxonomy. He created the binomial nomenclature system for naming organisms, which remains the global scientific standard today.
Gregor Mendel (1822–1884)
The Father of Modern Genetics. His meticulous experiments with pea plants uncovered the fundamental laws of inheritance.
Birbal Sahni (1891–1949)
A pioneer of Indian Paleobotany. He founded the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany and revolutionized the study of plant fossils in India.
Rahibai Soma Popere (Beej Mata)
An Indian conservationist and Padma Shri recipient who has conserved hundreds of native varieties of seeds, protecting biodiversity at the grassroots level.
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