The green revolution
Swaminathan, M.S.
The green revolution - 1987 - p.27-47 - Printed
Also available in Spanish
This paper analyzes the achievements of Green Revolution and its impact on researchers, extension workers, political leaders, consumers, and farmers, and describes the major scientific challenges that CIMMYT and national research systems will have to face in coming decades. Wheat production in India and other countries is reviewed, and a strategy for further increasing production of this crop is discussed
English
Agricultural development
High-yielding varieties
History
Wheat
CIMMYT
338.91 / CEN 1987 En
The green revolution - 1987 - p.27-47 - Printed
Also available in Spanish
This paper analyzes the achievements of Green Revolution and its impact on researchers, extension workers, political leaders, consumers, and farmers, and describes the major scientific challenges that CIMMYT and national research systems will have to face in coming decades. Wheat production in India and other countries is reviewed, and a strategy for further increasing production of this crop is discussed
English
Agricultural development
High-yielding varieties
History
Wheat
CIMMYT
338.91 / CEN 1987 En