Renowned Botanist K S Manilal dies at 86

Renowned botanist and Padma Shri awardee K S Manilal, aged 86, passed away due to age-related ailments in Thrissur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded his significant contributions to botany, notably the translation of the ancient Latin text "Hortus Malabaricus". Manilal's legacy includes multiple books, over 200 research papers, and introducing new plant species.
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