Statements (72)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:farmers
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| gptkbp:advocated_for |
Biodiversity conservation
Food sovereignty Sustainable development goals Climate-resilient agriculture Food and nutrition security |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Indian_Council_of_Agricultural_Research
|
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:Cornell_University
gptkb:University_of_Madras |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Padma_Bhushan
gptkb:World_Food_Prize gptkb:Padma_Vibhushan |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
August 7, 1925
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Kumbakonam,_India
|
| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
Global food systems
Research on crop improvement Agricultural education and training Policy frameworks for food security |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Sustainable agriculture practices
High-yielding varieties of wheat Food security initiatives Development of high-yielding varieties of wheat |
| gptkbp:died |
September 28, 2023
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Cornell_University
gptkb:University_of_Madras |
| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:Agriculture
|
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Mankombu_Sambasivan_Swaminathan
|
| gptkbp:honorary_title |
Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) from various universities
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Global agricultural practices
Agricultural policies in India Global agricultural research Agricultural research funding policies Food policy discussions globally Food production strategies in developing countries Global agricultural sustainability initiatives Research priorities in agriculture |
| gptkbp:involved_in |
Advisory roles in various organizations
International agricultural research initiatives Policy-making for agricultural development |
| gptkbp:is_organized_by |
gptkb:M._S._Swaminathan_Research_Foundation
gptkb:Indian_Council_of_Agricultural_Research |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Agriculture
Biodiversity conservation Green Revolution in India Food and nutrition security |
| gptkbp:member |
gptkb:Indian_National_Science_Academy
gptkb:International_Academy_of_Agricultural_and_Biological_Engineering gptkb:National_Academy_of_Agricultural_Sciences gptkb:World_Academy_of_Sciences |
| gptkbp:nationality |
Indian
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Genetics
|
| gptkbp:promoted |
Youth engagement in agriculture
Women in agriculture Public-private partnerships in agriculture |
| gptkbp:published |
Numerous research papers
Books on agriculture and food security |
| gptkbp:received |
gptkb:Indira_Gandhi_Prize_for_Peace,_Disarmament_and_Development
gptkb:Padma_Bhushan gptkb:FAO's_Ceres_Medal gptkb:Padma_Vibhushan |
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
Various international organizations
Governments for his contributions |
| gptkbp:spouse |
M. S. Swaminathan (wife)
|
| gptkbp:supported |
Organic farming initiatives
Agroecological practices Research on genetically modified crops |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cochin_University_of_Science_and_Technology
gptkb:World_Food_Prize gptkb:Indira_Gandhi_Peace_Prize |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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