REMEMBERING DOUGLAS ERNEST YEN (20 MARCH 1924 - 7 JULY 2023).

The article focuses on the life and contributions of Douglas Ernest Yen, a renowned ethnobotanist and archaeobotanist known for his groundbreaking work in the Pacific and Asia. Topics include his accidental entry into ethnobotany, his significant research on the origins and dispersal of the sweet potato, and his collaborations with anthropologists and archaeologists to study agricultural practices across various regions, ultimately reshaping our understanding of Pacific history and culture.