Francis Darwin Quotes

A collection of quotes by Francis Darwin.

Francis Darwin (1848-1925) was an English botanist and son of renowned naturalist Charles Darwin. He made significant contributions to the field of plant physiology, specializing in the study of plant movement and tropisms. Francis conducted experiments to understand how plants responded to various stimuli such as light, gravity, and touch. He also co-authored two seminal books with his father, "The Power of Movement in Plants" and "The Effects of Cross and Self-Fertilization in the Vegetable Kingdom," helping to further Charles Darwin's theories of evolution and natural selection. Francis Darwin's research played a crucial role in shaping our understanding of plant physiology.

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There seems to be one quality of mind which seems to be of special and extreme advantage in leading him to make discoveries. It was the power of never letting exceptions go unnoticed.

Francis Darwin

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