Roots of Evolution: An Immersive VR Journey Through Plant Evolution Using Digital Storytelling in Botany

The public’s growing awareness of sustainability and plant diversity makes teaching plant evolution a fascinating and emergent challenge for learners at every level. Roots of Evolution is an immersive Virtual Reality museum using digital storytelling to explore plant evolution interactively. Inspired by the "Map of Plants" by Dominic Walliman, this project aims to simplify complex concepts and foster curiosity through interactive multi-modal content, an intelligent AI agent, and a narrative-driven approach to 3D immersive media. Future expansions aim to include broader botanical topics and user testing to refine its educational impact, showcasing the potential of immersive technology and digital storytelling in science education.