Life Movements in Plants, Volume II

"Life Movements in Plants, Volume II" by Jagadis Chandra Bose is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores various tropisms in plants, examining how different stimuli from the environment—such as light, temperature, and gravity—affect plant movements. Bose's investigations aim to uncover fundamental reactions that can explain the complex behaviors exhibited by plant organs under various conditions. The opening portion of the text sets the stage for an in-depth discussion on how plants respond to stimuli, highlighting the author’s commitment to experimental rigor and detail. Bose introduces his research on tropic movements, using advanced measuring instruments like the Balanced Crescograph to document even the minutest growth changes in plants. He emphasizes the challenges and intricacies associated with understanding these movements, suggesting that traditional methods fail to fully explain why certain reactions occur. Overall, the beginning provides a foundational understanding of Bose's approach and the significance of his studies in contributing to the broader field of plant physiology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose (; IPA: [dʒɔɡodiʃ tʃɔndro boʃu]; 30 November 1858 – 23 November 1937) was an Indian polymath with interests in biology, physics, botany and writing science fiction. He was a pioneer in the investigation of radio microwave optics, made significant contributions to botany, and was a major force behind the expansion of experimental science on the Indian subcontinent. Bose is considered the father of Bengali science fiction. A crater on the Moon was named in his honour. He founded the Bose Institute, a premier research institute in India and also one of its oldest. Established in 1917, the institute was the first interdisciplinary research centre in Asia. He served as the Director of Bose Institute from its inception until his death.