Rest in Peace, Norman Borlaug…

Back in the 1960s, there was a real fear that the world run out of food. Dr. Norman Borlaug pioneered the use of hybrid, high-yield seeds which helped entire countries like Mexico, India and Pakistan feed themselves.

When awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970, the committee said “More than any other single person of this age, he has helped provide bread for a hungry world.”

He passed away on September 12th at the ripe old age of 95. Millions around the world owe their lives to him…

http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1970/borlaug-bio.html

For a balanced note including constructive criticism of his techniques, read http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/sep/13/norman-borlaug-obituary

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