Plant Science Quotes

Farmers were always generalists. They had to know science and commerce and all sorts of practical things.

Look, Sage. I don't know much about chemistry or computer hacking or photosynthery, but this is something I've got a lot of experience with." I think he mean photosynthesis, but I didn't correct him. "Use my knowledge. Don't let it go to waste.

I decided that my means were sufficient to enable me to devote myself to botany, a determination which I never, during the long period of my subsequent career, had on any occasion any reason to repent of.

Botany is based on fixed genera.

They do not know very good Latin, these botanists.

A theoretical grounding in agronomy must, therefore, include knowledge of biological laws.

I was born in Cuba, and my parents were tropical agronomists.

Congo has vast stands of biologically important forests as well as remote areas still waiting to be explored, yet we have very few botanists. I'm working to expand training for young students and inspire a new generation to make discoveries, spread the word about conservation, and increase protected areas throughout our country.