Norman Borlaug & The Green Revolution

• Who: American agronomist, known as "father of the Green Revolution." Won Nobel Peace Prize in 1970.

• Goal: End world hunger through better crops.

• What was the Green Revolution:

• Time: 1940s-1960s.

• Major increase in global food production.

• Focused on developing countries (Mexico, India, Pakistan).

Key Innovations

1. High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs):

• Developed dwarf wheat varieties.

• Why dwarf: Shorter plants don't lodge, put more energy into grain instead of height.

2. Disease Resistance:

• Bred wheat resistant to rust diseases.

3. Breeding Techniques:

• Used crossbreeding and selection.

• Did "shuttle breeding" (growing crops in different locations/seasons).