Yash Dave

Background

Dave, Yash was born on December 30, 1937 in Limbdi, Gujarat, India. Son of Sukhdev Dave.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 1960. Master of Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 1968.

Career

Lecturer in botany Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, India, 1968—1984, reader in botany India, 1984—1989, professor botany India, 1989—1998, professor, head department Biosciences India.

Achievements

• Yash Dave has been listed as a noteworthy botanist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow: Indian Botanical Society (life), Indian Association for Angioperms and Taxonomy (life). Member: International Society Plant Morphologists (life), Indian Science Congress (life).

Interests

• Drawing, painting, trekking, spiritual practices, bicycling.

Connections

Married Nirulata Dave, April 12, 1945. Children: Ami, Umangi, Nehal, Uday, Jaydev.