Borlaug, Norman Ernest
Born: Mar 25, 1914 AD
Currently alive, at 98 years of age.
Nationality: American
Categories: Scientist
Currently alive, at 98 years of age.
Nationality: American
Categories: Scientist
1914 - He was born on the 25th of March in Cresco, Iowa, U.S.
- He was one of those who laid the groundwork of the so-called Green Revolution, the agricultural technological advance that promised to alleviate world hunger.
1941 - He studied plant biology and forestry at the University of Minnesota and earned a Ph.D. in plant pathology.
1942 - 1944 - He was a microbiologist on the staff of the du Pont de Nemours Foundation.
- He studied plant biology and forestry at the University of Minnesota and earned a Ph.D. in plant pathology.
- He also created a wheat–rye hybrid known as triticale. The increased yields resulting from Borlaug's new strains enabled many developing countries to become agriculturally self-sufficient.
1960 - Borlaug served as director of the Inter-American Food Crop Program and as director of the International Maize.
1964 - He served as Wheat Improvement Center, Mexico City.
1968 - He became a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.
1970 - He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his contributions to world peace through increasing food supply.
1977 - He was awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom.
1984 - His name was placed in the National Agricultural Hall of Fame.
2002 - He was Public Welfare Medal from the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.
- He was Rotary International Award for World Understanding and Peace.
2004 - He was recipient of the National Medal of Science.
2006 - The United States Senate by unanimous consent passed the Congressional Tribute to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Act of 06'.
- He was one of those who laid the groundwork of the so-called Green Revolution, the agricultural technological advance that promised to alleviate world hunger.
1941 - He studied plant biology and forestry at the University of Minnesota and earned a Ph.D. in plant pathology.
1942 - 1944 - He was a microbiologist on the staff of the du Pont de Nemours Foundation.
- He studied plant biology and forestry at the University of Minnesota and earned a Ph.D. in plant pathology.
- He also created a wheat–rye hybrid known as triticale. The increased yields resulting from Borlaug's new strains enabled many developing countries to become agriculturally self-sufficient.
1960 - Borlaug served as director of the Inter-American Food Crop Program and as director of the International Maize.
1964 - He served as Wheat Improvement Center, Mexico City.
1968 - He became a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.
1970 - He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his contributions to world peace through increasing food supply.
1977 - He was awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom.
1984 - His name was placed in the National Agricultural Hall of Fame.
2002 - He was Public Welfare Medal from the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.
- He was Rotary International Award for World Understanding and Peace.
2004 - He was recipient of the National Medal of Science.
2006 - The United States Senate by unanimous consent passed the Congressional Tribute to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Act of 06'.
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