Dr Gurbakhsh Singh Gill, an eminent agronomist, passed away at the age of 96 at Virginia in USA on August 19.
MS Bhullar, head of the department of agronomy, PAU, while throwing light on the life and achievements of Dr Gill, said, “He established the department of agronomy as a leading centre of learning at the national level. His research contributions to the Green Revolution to take its roots in Punjab are unparalleled. Dr Gill played a key role in developing the agronomy of newly introduced Mexican wheat varieties regarding their time of sowing, depth of seeding, the timing of first irrigation, and practices for late sown wheat.”
Anirudh Tewari, additional chief secretary (development), Punjab and vice-chancellor, PAU; Dr RS Sidhu, registrar; Dr NS Bains, director of research; Dr JS Mahal, director of extension education; Dr TS Riar, additional director communication, PAU; other senior officials, faculty, staff, students, and PAU alumni expressed condolences over his demise.