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Jagadish Chandra Bose

Jagadish Chandra Bose was an Indian scientist and a pioneer in the study of radio waves and plant science.

Written by Aditya Singh First written 17 Jun 2025 Human edits 0 Read 0 times

Jagadish Chandra Bose (1858 – 1937) was an Indian physicist, biologist and early science-fiction writer, a pioneer in the investigation of radio and microwave optics.

Radio research

He demonstrated wireless communication using microwaves before many Western scientists, contributing to the early development of radio.

Plant science

Bose also showed that plants respond to stimuli, inventing sensitive instruments to measure their reactions. He is considered a founder of plant biophysics.

Legacy

A crater on the Moon is named after him, and he is celebrated as one of India's greatest scientists.

Frequently asked questions

What is J. C. Bose known for?

Early work on radio waves and plant responses.

What did Bose prove about plants?

That they respond to stimuli like living beings.