Norman Borlaug
Clip: Season 32 Episode 3 | 1m 4s
Norman Borlaug was dubbed the “Father of the Green Revolution”.
An American agricultural scientist from Iowa, Norman Borlaug bred climate agnostic wheat strains that resisted disease. He was dubbed the “Father of the Green Revolution” and in 1970 was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Norman Borlaug
Clip: Season 32 Episode 3 | 1m 4s
An American agricultural scientist from Iowa, Norman Borlaug bred climate agnostic wheat strains that resisted disease. He was dubbed the “Father of the Green Revolution” and in 1970 was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Story of the man who would lead a “Green Revolution” of worldwide agriculture programs. (29s)
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