The Gardens' bulletin Singapore.. Vol. 66(1).

During the pre-World War II period, the operational capacity of Singapore Botanic Gardens was significantly compromised due to the redirection of senior staff for duties under the Departments of Food Control and Information. This shift led to a marked reduction in botanical work, highlighting the impact of external political pressures on scientific activities at UNESCO-listed heritage sites.

. (2014). The Gardens’ bulletin Singapore.. Vol. 66(1). https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.127489