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Norman Borlaug

Norman Borlaug was dubbed the “Father of the Green Revolution”.

04/21/2020

American Experience

Norman Borlaug

Clip: Season 32 Episode 3 | 1m 4s

Norman Borlaug was dubbed the “Father of the Green Revolution”.

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.

04/21/2020

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Trailer | The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

Preview: S32 Ep3 | 29s | Story of the man who would lead a “Green Revolution” of worldwide agriculture programs. (29s)

Chapter 1 | The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

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Clip: S32 Ep3 | 10m 5s | Watch a preview of The Man Who Tried to Feed the World. (10m 5s)

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Clip: S32 Ep3 | 1m 6s | Norman Borlaug pioneered “shuttle breeding” which sped up the wheat breeding process. (1m 6s)

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