The History of Science and Technology in China is a book published by Science Press 1990 by Joseph Needham.

Needham, a famous British historian of science, spent nearly 50 years writing a multi-volume history of science and technology in China. Through rich historical materials, in-depth analysis and a large number of comparative studies between the East and the West, he comprehensively and systematically discussed the brilliant achievements of ancient science and technology in China and its great contribution to world civilization, covering philosophy, history, scientific thinking, mathematics, science, culture, heaven, earth, health, agriculture, medicine and engineering technology. This book is the first volume of the sixth volume of this masterpiece. This paper mainly discusses the achievements and contributions of the germination of ancient botany in China, plant linguistics, literature and content, the study of food plants for famine relief, and the service of plants and insects to human beings. It is suitable for historians of science, biologists and university teachers and students of related majors to read.