About

Scientific rigor, lifelong dedication.

With a Ph.D. in Botany from Kanpur University, Dr. Banerji joined CSIR–NBRI in 1974 and dedicated 44 years to advancing ornamental horticulture. Rising from Junior Research Fellow to Deputy Director and Head of the Floriculture Division, his work combined scientific precision with a passion for beauty in nature.

Specialization
Floriculture • Plant Genetics • Mutation Breeding • Hybridization
Institutions
CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI)
Tenure
1974–2018 (44 years)
Archival photograph of Dr. Banerji in a botanical setting