Discover the remarkable journey of E.K. Janaki Ammal, a pioneering Indian woman scientist whose groundbreaking research in plant genetics illuminated human evolution. This biography meticulously chronicles her life, intersecting with critical 20th-century events from India’s Independence struggle to the Silent Valley protests. Delve into her vital contributions to plant chromosome mapping and her influential collaborations with global scientific and political figures. A must-read for anyone interested in Indian science history, botany, genetics, and the inspiring stories of women in STEM.