摘要 : In the 1960s, India teetered on the brink of severe food scarcity, relying heavily on foreign nations to meet the pressing needs of its population for sufficient nourishment. The country's food grain production was significantly l... 展开 In the 1960s, India teetered on the brink of severe food scarcity, relying heavily on foreign nations to meet the pressing needs of its population for sufficient nourishment. The country's food grain production was significantly low, prompting the Government of India to seek a solution from the scientists, particularly in Agriculture, to address the grim challenge of food shortage. Traditional wheat and rice varieties were tall and frequently fell flat when grown with adequate fertilizer and irrigation. During this era, the work of Prof. Norman Borlaug, a distinguished scientist at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Mexico, led to the development of semi-dwarf, high-yielding varieties of wheat exhibiting wide adaptability. Dr. Swaminathan, recognizing the potential of these varieties, initiated a close collaboration with Borlaug, aiming to import and test them in Indian soil. 收起