A tribute to Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose (1858-1937)

Photosynth Res. 2007 Jan;91(1):1-10. doi: 10.1007/s11120-006-9084-6. Epub 2007 Mar 7.

Abstract

First, we provide a brief description of the life of Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose (1858-1937), his contemporaries, and some of his achievements. He is known for demonstrating the World's first wireless communication link at a wavelength of 5 mm. Then, we describe his contribution to photosynthesis research, as published in one of the earliest books on photosynthesis-a 1924 book entitled "Physiology of Photosynthesis." His pioneering work on photosynthesis preceded much of the future work in this area. In particular, we emphasize his work on Hydrilla that was a precursor to C-4 photosynthesis.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article
  • Portrait
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bangladesh
  • Botany / history*
  • Botany / instrumentation
  • History, 18th Century
  • History, 19th Century
  • Photosynthesis / physiology*
  • Physics / history

Personal name as subject

  • Jagadish Chandra Bose