Parameswaran Krishnan Kutty Nair (February 6, 1930, in Perunna – January 21, 2017, in Bangalore) was an Indian palynologist, best remembered for his work in plant reproductive biology, and on the triphyletic theory of origin and evolution of angiosperms. He served as the founding director of the Environment Resources Research Centre. He was considered the "Father of Indian Palynology".[1][2][3][4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "PKK Nair passes away: Botanical scientist P K K Nair dead". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  2. ↑ Garg, Arti. "P. K. K. Nair – the father of Indian palynology". Academia.edu. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  3. ↑ Journal of Palynology. Today & Tomorrow's Printers & Publishers for &. 1986. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  4. ↑ Ramakrishnan, N. (2006). Biodiversity in Indian scenarios. Delhi: Daya Pub. House. p. iii. ISBN 9788170354437.
  5. ↑ Mathew, P. M. (1990). Studies in the Pollen Morphology of South Indian Rubiaceae. Prints India. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
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