The movement led by Norman Borlaug is known as the Green Revolution. It involved the development and adoption of high-yielding crop varieties, advanced agricultural techniques, and the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, particularly in developing countries. Borlaug's efforts significantly increased food production, especially in Mexico and India, thereby preventing widespread famine and saving millions of lives. His work earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970, highlighting the impact of agricultural innovation on global food security.
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Norman E. Borlaug won The Nobel Peace Prize in 1970.
Norman Borlaug is the father of green revolution but M S Swaminathan is regarded as the father of green revolution in India.
It took place in the 18th century, because Norman Borlaug, an american who's interested in science was born and he did a lot of experiments a stuff... N BAM! It caused the revolution.
Norman Borlaug is widely credited as the "Father of the Green Revolution." It is estimated that his breakthrough advancements in agronomy saved upwards of one billion lives. For his efforts, he was presented the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970. He is one of only five people in all of history to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. More can be found at http://www.worldfoodprize.org/about/borlaug.htm Norman Borlaug is widely credited as the "Father of the Green Revolution." It is estimated that his breakthrough advancements in agronomy saved upwards of one billion lives. For his efforts, he was presented the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970. He is one of only five people in all of history to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. More can be found at http://www.worldfoodprize.org/about/borlaug.htm
Norman Borlaug's birth name is Norman Ernest Borlaug.
Norman Borlaug was not married.
Norman Borlaug went by Father of the Green Revolution.
Norman Borlaug was born on March 25, 1914.
Dr. Norman Borlaug died September 12, 2009
Norman Borlaug died on September 12, 2009 at the age of 95.
The Nobel Peace Prize 1970 was awarded to Norman Borlaug.
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Norman E. Borlaug won The Nobel Peace Prize in 1970.
The address of the Norman Borlaug Foundation is: , College Station, TX 77845-4709
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Freedom from Famine The Norman Borlaug Story - 2009 was released on: USA: 1 September 2009