Synopsis This Commemoration volume is a befitting tribute to Prof. Ramanjam’s multidimensional erudition and varied interests. Many well Known palaeobotanists, palynologists and plant anatomists were invited to contribute research articles. An overwhelming majority of invitees have graciously and enthusiastically accepted our invitations and submitted their manuscripts promptly, despite limited time given to them. Thirty Eight research papers covering Six broad sections viz., Actuopalynology & pollen preservation (four papers; nos. 1-4) Aerobiology & Melittopalynology (Five papers; nos. 5-9), Palaeopalynology (Seven papers; nos. 10-14, 17, 27), Quaternary palynology & Vegetational history (Three papers; nos. 15, 26, 37), (Fourteen papers; nos. 16, 25, 28, 29, 34, 35, 38) and Anatomy & Wood anatomy (Five papers; nos. 30-33, 36) have been included in this special volume.