LIVING LEGENDS OF INDIAN BOTANY - 2. PADMA SHRI Dr KATTUNGAL SUBRAMANIAM MANILAL: A RENOWNED BOTANIST, TAXONOMIST AND PROFESSOR.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the life and accomplishments of Dr. Kattungal Subramaniam Manilal, a highly respected botanist, taxonomist, and professor in India. It highlights his research on the plant wealth of the Malabar Coast, his teaching and administrative experience at the University of Calicut, and his numerous awards and fellowships. The article also discusses his significant contributions to the field of botany, including his research on Ayurvedic plants, biodiversity studies in Kerala, and his work on orchids and floral morphology. Dr. Manilal's leadership and establishment of the Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy are also emphasized. The text concludes with a list of his publications and further reading suggestions for interested researchers. [Extracted from the article]

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