Archana Sharma (botanist)

Prof. Archana Sharma (1932–2008) was a renowned cytogeneticist and cytotoxicologist.^[1] Her widely recognized initial contributions include the study of chromosome structure by a new technique. Her research and findings on chromosomal study on flowering plants have led to a new set of perceptions on their classification.^[2] She was the founding editor of Nucleus, an international journal of cytology and allied topics. Her book, Chromosome Techniques: Theory and Practice, was acclaimed.^[3] and cited. She served as President of the Indian Science Congress^[4](1986–87) She was married to Arun Kumar Sharma,^[5] considered by many as the Father of Indian Cytology.^[6][7]

Partial list of Awards

• J.C. Bose Award, 1972
• Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, 1975^[8]
• Padma Bhushan, 1984^[9]
• Birbal Sahni Medal, 1984
• G.P. Chatterjee Award, 1995
• S.G. Sinha Award, 1995

References

1. "Archana Sharma(1932-2008)" (PDF).
2. The Shaping of Indian Science: 1982-2003 (PDF). p. 1669.
3. "Women in Science".
4. "Achievements of Women Scientists and Technologists" (PDF).
5. Nicholas Polunin (5 November 2013). World Who Is Who and Does What in Environment and Conservation. Routledge. pp. 294–. ISBN 978-1-134-05938-6.
6. N. K. Soni (1 April 2010). Fundamentals Of Botany:. Tata McGraw-Hill Education. pp. 375–. ISBN 978-1-259-08349-5.
7. "List of 14 Eminent Geneticists (With their Contributions)". Biology Discussion. 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
8. "View Bhatnagar Awardees". Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize. 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
9. "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2015.