Botanical Society valedictory address on ‘Applications of Crop Biotechnology: Trends, Challenges and Perspectives,’ Dr. T.M. Manjunath, Consultant in Agri-Biotechnology and Integrated Pest Management, retd. Director, Monsanto Research Centre, Bengaluru, chief guest, Dr. C.N. Mruthyunjayappa, Plant Genome Saviour Community National Awardee and Medical Superintendent (retd.), JSS Hospital, Mysuru, guest of honour, Prof. Shobha Jagannath, President, Botanical Society, Chairperson, DoS in Botany, presides, Prof. R. Janardhana, Secretary, Botanical Society, Director, International Centre, University of Mysore, will be present, Linnaeus Hall,