Archive · 20 May 2025
Scientist Krishna Chowlu Honored for Orchid Research in Arunachal
A scientist named Krishna Chowlu, who studies plants, received a special award called the 'Land of Rising Sun' plaque.
This was because she has been finding and writing down information about the different types of orchids in Arunachal Pradesh, a state in India.
Orchids are beautiful flowers.
Arunachal Pradesh has the most orchids in all of India.
In fact, a lot of these orchids are only found there.
The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh gave her the award.
She also found a unique orchid that doesn't have any leaves.
This work helps us learn more about plants and protect them.
Krishna Chowlu received the 'Land of Rising Sun' plaque from Arunachal Pradesh's Governor.
The recognition was for her work discovering and documenting unique orchid species.
Arunachal Pradesh has the highest orchid species in India with 650 in total.
Fifty orchid species are exclusively found in Arunachal Pradesh.
Chowlu discovered the leafless orchid Gastrodia lohitensis in 2024.
- Who
- Krishna Chowlu and KT Parnaik.
- What
- Krishna Chowlu was conferred the 'Land of Rising Sun' plaque for her orchid research.
- When
- Not explicitly stated but the article refers to an event that happened on Monday.
- Where
- Arunachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- To acknowledge her contributions to the discovery and documentation of orchid species.
- Recipient
- Krishna Chowlu
- Award
- 'Land of Rising Sun' plaque
- Given by
- Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik
- Reason for award
- Discovery and documentation of orchid species
- Total Orchid Species in AP
- 650
- Exclusive Orchid Species
- 50
- Notable Discovery
- Leafless orchid Gastrodia lohitensis (2024)