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Which of the following scientist was a breeder (plant breeder)?
Which of the following scientist was a breeder (plant breeder)?
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The correct option is B Borlaug
Norman E. Borlaug is known as the father of green revolution. It was after the II World War that he received Nobel prize in Mexico, since, he had cultured disease-resistant varieties of wheat. His active campaign for the use of biotechnology in agriculture produced breeds of wheat, which produced more grain than the traditional grains.Thus, Borlaug was called the 'Father of green revolution' as he saved a billion people from starvation.
Norman E. Borlaug is known as the father of green revolution. It was after the II World War that he received Nobel prize in Mexico, since, he had cultured disease-resistant varieties of wheat. His active campaign for the use of biotechnology in agriculture produced breeds of wheat, which produced more grain than the traditional grains.Thus, Borlaug was called the 'Father of green revolution' as he saved a billion people from starvation.
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