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In which country was M.S. Swaminathan key in promoting high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice?

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M.S. Swaminathan was key in promoting high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice in India. He was a scientist and agricultural economist who was instrumental in the Green Revolution, which helped to increase food production in India and other developing countries. Swaminathan was also a strong advocate for sustainable agriculture and food security.