Botany comes from the Greek word Botanane which means plants.
Ancient Egyptians have developed plant planting and maintenance techniques since 4,000 BC.
The theory of seed germination was first proposed in the 4th century BC by the Greek philosopher, Theophrastus.
In the 16th century, Carolus Linnaeus developed a plant classification system that was still used today.
In the 18th century, Joseph Banks traveled to Australia and found many new plant species.
In the 19th century, Gregor Mendel discovered the principle of genetic inheritance in his research on peas.
Charles Darwin uses his knowledge of botany to develop the theory of evolution.
In the 20th century, Norman Borlaug developed wheat varieties that were more resistant to disease and extreme climate, saving hundreds of millions of lives from hunger.
Ornamental plants became famous at the end of the 19th century and early 20th century, with many species found and developed.
Modern botanical research has caused the development of new drugs, agricultural improvement, and research on climate and environmental change.
