Question

Father of Plant Physiology is-

• A. Shelford
• B. Stephen Hales
• C. W. Kutins
• D. Fisher

Hint:

Remember: Stephen Hales = Father of Plant Physiology (book: Vegetable Staticks, 1727).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Background of Plant Physiology.
Plant Physiology deals with the study of functions and vital processes of plants such as photosynthesis, respiration, water relations, and mineral nutrition.
Step 2: Contribution of Stephen Hales.
Stephen Hales (1677–1761) is known as the “Father of Plant Physiology.”
His book ‘Vegetable Staticks’ (1727) described experiments on water uptake, transpiration, and gas exchange in plants.
Step 3: Analysis of options.
- (1) Shelford: Known as father of Animal Ecology, not Plant Physiology.
- (2) Stephen Hales: Correct, pioneer in plant physiological studies.
- (3) W. Kutins: Not associated with this field.
- (4) Fisher: Wrong, not credited as father of plant physiology.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Therefore, the father of plant physiology is Stephen Hales.