Inscribing Janaki Ammal: Biographies and the Act of Remembering

What is it about?

E. K. Janaki Ammal was a pioneering Indian botanist and cytogeneticist who made significant contributions to the fields of cytogenetics and phytogeography. Her pioneering work laid the groundwork for modern botanical research in India. However, despite her significant contributions, like many female intellectuals, reformers, and scientists, Ammal’s legacy was largely forgotten. This paper aims to explore the ways in which Ammal is remembered by analyzing various biographical accounts written about her. It seeks to understand the diverse perspectives and influences that shape the process of remembering Janaki Ammal.

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