Norman Borlaug

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Norman Borlaug born?March 25, 1914
2. When did Norman Borlaug die?September 12, 2009 (age 95)
3. Where was Norman Borlaug born?Cresco, Iowa, USA
4. What is the career?Agricultural scientist, geneticist, plant pathologist, and humanitarian

Green Revolution: A period of technological advancements in agriculture, particularly in developing countries, that significantly increased food production from the mid-20th century onwards.
Semi-dwarf varieties: Crop plants bred to be shorter than traditional varieties, making them more resistant to lodging and better able to support larger yields.
Plant Pathology: The scientific study of plant diseases, including their causes, symptoms, and control.
Food Security: The state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.