January 24, 2026 in Women
Dr. E.K. Janaki Ammal (1897–1984)
First Indian woman cytogeneticist; key contributor to sugarcane genetics post-1950Field: Science / agriculture Though her career began earlier, her most impactful work in India happened after 1950, when she returned from the UK and helped develop hybrid sugarcane varieties crucial for India’s agricultural self-sufficiency. Why her story matters today: Sources: Why these stories matter now […]






