What was the focus of Swaminathan's research at the Indian...

Born in August 1925 in Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, Monkambu Sambasivan Swaminathan did his graduation and post-graduation in Botany from Madras University. He worked in different capacities in large number of institutions in India and abroad and developed his expertise in genetics and plant breeding. He is also known for the development of the concept of crop cafeteria, crop scheduling and genetically improving the yield and quality.He has been honoured with Padma Bhushan and several other prestigious awards, medals and fellowships by institutions of excellence.He worked at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute's School of Cytogenetics and Radiation Research where he and his team developed high-yielding varieties of rice through plant breeding and genetics. His collaboration with Norman Borlaug led to the 'Green Revolution' through the introduction of Mexican varieties of wheat in India. Swaminathan initiated the 'Lab-to-Land' program which involves technology transfer. Swaminathan has received the Padma Bhushan award