Benjamin Peary Pal
Benjamin Peary Pal | |
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| Born | 26 May 1906 |
| Died | 14 September 1989 (aged 83) |
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| Fields | Plant breeding |
| Institutions | Indian Council of Agricultural Research |
| Doctoral advisor | Rowland Biffen, Frank Engledow |
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. He worked on wheat genetics and breeding but was also known for his interest in rose varieties.