Question

Why did people laugh at Bose and why did they not take him seriously?

Answer 1

Bose strongly believed that plants had a sensitive nervous system, not unlike that of animals, and that their responses to external stimuli could be measured and recorded. His belief was strengthened by the results of his experiments. For instance, in one of his experiments, the plant was dipped in bromide (a poison)...

i hope it helps you ✌☺