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Palaeobotanical pioneers


Palaeobotany is a constantly evolving subject in which research investigations undertaken by a large number of past scientists have shaped the discipline as it is today. In this section of the IOP website we present summaries of selected palaeobotanical pioneers who's discoveries have changed perceptions of our discipline and have altered the direction of subsequent investigations.

Birbal Sahni (1891-1949)


Emily Dix (1904-1972)


Please note that this is not designed to be an exhaustive list. Contributions of other notable palaeobotanists are welcome (click here to contact the site administrators).




Created by Jason Hilton on the 2007-09-12.