Sant Singh Virmani
| Sant Singh Virmani | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupation | Plant breeder |
| Known for | Rice research |
| Awards |
Padma Shri International Service in Crop Science Award TWAS Prize Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Netlink Foundation Award |
Sant Singh Virmani is a US-based Indian plant breeder, rice scientist and a former Principal Scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).[1] He served IRRI from 1979 to 2005 and retired from its service as the deputy head of the Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biochemistry Division.[2]
Virmani is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and a recipient of the International Service in Crop Science Award from the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA).[3] He received the TWAS Prize in 2000 followed by the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India in 2003.[4] The Government of India honoured him again with the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2008, for his contributions to agricultural science.[5] A few months later, Netlink Foundation honoured him for his service to humanity in combating hunger and poverty around the world with a plaque.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Sant Singh Virmani on Zoom Info". Zoom Info. 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Indians who served at IRRI". IRRI India. 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Our history". International Rice Research Institute. 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (List of Recipients 2003-2015)" (PDF). Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ↑ "News Room". Netlink Foundation. 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
External links
- "IRRI Pioneer Interviews--Challenges for IRRI: Sant Virmani". YouTube video. International Rice Research Institute. 25 June 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2016.