The Gardens' bulletin Singapore.. Vol. 67(1).

During the period preceding the Japanese attack on Malaya, significant disruptions to botanical work at Singapore Botanic Gardens were observed. Most senior staff were temporarily reassigned to other duties under the Departments of Food Control and Information, leading to a marked reduction in botanical activities. This shift highlights the broader impact of political instability on scientific institutions, demonstrating how external events can alter research priorities and operational focus.

. (2015). The Gardens’ bulletin Singapore.. Vol. 67(1). https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.128832