{"product_id":"scientist-and-humanist-biography-of-dr-m-s-swaminathan-renowned-agricultural-scientist","title":"Scientist and Humanist (Biography of Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Renowned Agricultural Scientist)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: R. D. Iyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8172762607\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 260 (with Color Illustrations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 x 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 760 gm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis biography of \u003cstrong\u003eDr. M. S. Swaminathan\u003c\/strong\u003e, a pioneer in Indian agriculture, highlights his transformative role in achieving food security for the nation. Known as the father of the Indian Green Revolution, Dr. Swaminathan's work spans:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe introduction of dwarf, high-yield wheat varieties using Norin genes in the 1960s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeading the wheat revolution in India that elevated the country's agricultural output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChampioning the concept of the \"Evergreen Revolution\" to promote sustainable farming practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridging the gap between scientists and farmers, as seen in initiatives like the Jawahar Jounti Seed Village.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book’s final chapter, \u003cem\u003eThe Man and His Philosophy of Life\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a deep dive into Dr. Swaminathan's personal values, scientific achievements, and teaching philosophy, revealing the compassionate leader behind his groundbreaking work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR. D. Iyer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinguished botanist and plant tissue culture specialist who earned his Ph.D. under Dr. Swaminathan's mentorship. With decades of research experience, Dr. Iyer has contributed significantly to agricultural and medicinal plant studies. Currently, he is establishing advanced R\u0026amp;D facilities at the Arya Vaidya Sala in Kottakkal to conserve and propagate Ayurvedic medicinal plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49440063488304,"sku":"DRG.BharatiyaVidyaBhavan_8172762607","price":220.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/bharatiya-vidya-bhavan-book-default-title-scientist-and-humanist-biography-of-dr-m-s-swaminathan-renowned-agricultural-scientist-39948598935856.webp?v=1775952671","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/scientist-and-humanist-biography-of-dr-m-s-swaminathan-renowned-agricultural-scientist","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}