<h1>Renowned Horticulture Scientist and Padma Shri Awardee Passes Away at 88, Leaving Legacy in Agricultural Research.</h1> Renowned horticulture scientist and Padma Shri awardee, a prominent figure in agricultural research, passed away at 88 after a brief illness. He authored 30 books on agriculture and horticulture and served as a national professor at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Born in Sialkot in 1936, he earned a PhD from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute. He chaired numerous government and professional committees, including the National Planning Commission's Working Group for Horticulture Development. He was also a member of international and national horticultural and agribusiness organizations, contributing significantly to the field. He is survived by a son and a daughter.