Chirayathumadom Venkatachalier Subramanian (1924–2016)

After leading an active and dedicated life, Professor C. V. Subramanian, the celebrated mycologist and plant pathologist, who had served as Head of the Centre of Advanced Study (CAS) in Botany at the University of Madras (1973-1985) passed away in Bangkok, Thailand on 5 February 2016.