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“Plant diseases, drought, desolation, despair were recurrent catastrophes during the ages - and the ancient remedies: supplications to supernatural spirits or gods.”

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Norman Borlaug
Norman Borlaug

Norman Borlaug, born on March 25, 1914, and died on September 12, 2009, was an outstanding agricultural scientist. He is renowned for his contributions to wheat breeding and is often referred to as the 'Father of the Green Revolution'. Borlaug's work significantly increased global food production, playing a crucial role in alleviating the food crisis of the mid-20th century. more

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