What did Cotton Mather carry out original research on?
Plant hybridization
Human anatomy
Weather patterns
The solar system
Answer
Plant hybridization, the process of cross-breeding different plant species to produce new varieties, was an area of original research for Cotton Mather. Mather's investigations in plant hybridization contributed to the field of botany and provided insights into the genetic diversity and potential of plants. His research laid the foundation for further advancements in plant breeding and the development of new plant varieties.
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