The semi dwarf wheat which was instrumental in increasing wheat production was developed by
A
Alexander Von Humboldt
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B
Paul Ehrlich
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C
Dr. Kurien
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D
Edward Jenner
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E
Norman E. Borlaug
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Solution
The correct option is D Norman E. Borlaug
The development of semi-dwarf varieties of wheat and rice tremendously increased their production all over the world.
Nobel laureate Norman E.Borlaug, at International Centre for Wheat and Maize Improvement in Mexico, developed semi-dwarf wheat
In 1963, several varieties such as Sonalika and Kalyan Sona, which were high yielding and resistant, were introduced all over the wheat-growing belts of India.