B. P. Pal (1906 to 1989), also known as Benjamin Peary Pal, was an Indian plant breeder and agronomist who served as director of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Delhi and as the first Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. He worked chiefly on wheat genetics and breeding, though he was also known for his interest in rose varieties.
Facts
Defining ContributionPlant breeder and agronomist who worked on wheat genetics and breeding, served as director of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Delhi and became the first Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. 1 In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: India, nationality there.
Sources
1. B. P. Pal (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundationopening sentence
Benjamin Peary Pal or B. P. Pal FRS (26 May 1906-14 September 1989) 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.
second sentence
He worked on wheat genetics and breeding but was also known for his interest in rose varieties.
View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.