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Norman Borlaug, Plant Scientist Who Fought Famine, Dies at 95

A Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Borlaug developed high-yielding crop varieties that helped to avert famines worldwide.

Justin Gillis (Excerpt) / The New York Times / September 13, 2009 / In the News
 

Dr. Borlaug’s advances in plant breeding led to spectacular success in increasing food production in Latin America and Asia and brought him international acclaim.

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