Benjamin Peary Pal
Agricultural scientist · India · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1906 to 1989 · aged 83
Benjamin Peary Pal or B. P. Pal FRS was an Indian plant breeder and agronomist who served as a director of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Delhi and as the first Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
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1989Died14 September 19891987Padma Vibhushan in science & engineeringAward1985Om Prakash Bhasin AwardAward1968Padma Bhushan in science & engineeringAward1964Srinivasa Ramanujan MedalAward1958Padma Shri in science & engineeringAward1906Born26 May 1906
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He worked on wheat genetics and breeding but was also known for his interest in rose varieties.
Country
India
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1989 · aged 83
