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What did Priestley' research cover?

  • Plant propagation

  • Human anatomy

  • Marine biology

  • Animal behaviour

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Joseph Priestley's research covered a wide range of topics, including plant propagation, the chemistry of air, and the invention of the pneumatic trough. His work on plant propagation helped to establish Theory of photosynthesis, and his experiments on air led to the discovery of oxygen. He also invented the pneumatic trough, which was a device used to collect gases.
The Plant Pioneer: Unearthing the Legacy of Joseph Hubert Priestley

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