Norman Borlaug, 1914-2009
Author: ebarboni
Dr. Norman Borlaug, a pioneer in crop science whose work is credited with saving over a billion lives, died late Saturday night at his home in Dallas, Texas. Our thoughts go out to his friends and family as we reflect upon the life of this extraordinary man.
Rice and wheat varieties developed using Dr. Borlaug’s research sparked what is now known as the Green Revolution. They allowed developing countries to increase crop yields fast enough to feed their growing populations and spared millions of acres of virgin land from being converted to grow crops.
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One Response for "Norman Borlaug, 1914-2009"
Dr. Borlaug was my Grandmother’s (Mary Gilday) first cousin. He wrote to her often and she shared these letters with us. She was always so happy to get his Christmas cards and other letters. As a child, of course, I never realized the significance of his accomplishments, but now I am very proud to have had someone of his greatness in my family! I wish I could have met this wonderful man and send my condolences to his family.
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