Norman Borlaug
An American agricultural scientist from Iowa, Norman Borlaug bred climate agnostic wheat strains that resisted disease. He was dubbed the “Father of the Green Revolution” and in 1970 was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Previews + Extras
Search for high-yield Wheat
S32 E3 - 1m 6s
In the 1940s, plant scientist Norman Borlaug began cross-breeding wheat strains from different regions. He pioneered “shuttle breeding” which sped up the wheat breeding process.
Chapter 1 | The Man Who Tried to Feed the World
S32 E3 - 10m 5s
The story of the man who would go on to lead a “Green Revolution” of worldwide agriculture programs estimated to have saved one billion lives.
Trailer | The Man Who Tried to Feed the World
S32 E3 - 29s
The story of the man who would not only solve India’s famine problem but would go on to lead a “Green Revolution” of worldwide agriculture programs estimated to have saved one billion lives.
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