Description: (Botanist)
Sir Francis Darwin was a renowned British botanist recognized for his significant contributions to plant physiology. His research focused on plant movements, especially in relation to light and gravity, leading to important discoveries about the impact of hormones on plant growth and development. Additionally, Darwin played a crucial role in founding the field of plant genetics. His work has left a lasting impact on the study of plants and plant biology, and he was a respected Fellow of the Linnean Society, the Royal Society, and the Royal Society of Edinburgh.