Gene power to enhance agricultural productivity, profitability and resource use efficiency

摘要

THE success story of India's Green Revolution is well established and owes much to the introduction and adaption of genetically improved varieties of rice and wheat. The discovery and successful transfer of dwarfing genes from Norin 10 in wheat and DGWG in rice had opened a new chapter in the history of global agriculture. The new varieties supported by other inputs had resulted in a multifold increase in foodgrain production; saved millions of lives from starvation; provided sustainability to national food security; and above all, earned a pride of place for the nation. A major battle against hunger was thus won but the war continues. There was no national security without food security and hence 1 billion plus people of India food security an integral part of the national security.