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Norman Borlaug

American biologist (1914-2009) · United States · Scientists · Died at 95

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Norman Ernest Borlaug was an American agronomist who led initiatives worldwide that contributed to the extensive increases in agricultural production termed the Green Revolution.

A life in dates

2009Died12 September 20092006Congressional Gold MedalAward2005Borlaug CAST Communication AwardAwardHonorary Doctorate of the University of GranadaAward2004National Medal of ScienceAward2002NAS Public Welfare MedalAward2001Philip Hauge Abelson PrizeAward1987Foreign Member of the Royal SocietyAward1986Honorary Doctor of the University Polytechnic of CataloniaAward1977Presidential Medal of FreedomAward1973Honorary doctorate of the University of FloridaAward1970Nobel Peace PrizeAward1914Born25 March 1914

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Norman Borlaug wrestling at the University of Minnesota,1933Norman Borlaug wrestling at the University of Minnesota,1933Wheat is the third most-produced cereal crop.Wheat is the third most-produced cereal crop.Locations of Borlaug's research stations in the Yaqui Valley and ChapingoLocations of Borlaug's research stations in the Yaqui Valley and ChapingoWheat yields in Mexico, India and Pakistan, 1950 to 2004. Baseline is 500 kg/ha.Wheat yields in Mexico, India and Pakistan, 1950 to 2004. Baseline is 500 kg/ha.Nigerian exchange students meet Norman Borlaug (third from right) at the World Food seminar, 2003.Nigerian exchange students meet Norman Borlaug (third from right) at the World Food seminar, 2003.President George W. Bush speaks with National Medal of Science Laureates, White House, 2006. Dr. Norman E. Borlaug is second from left.President George W. Bush speaks with National Medal of Science Laureates, White House, 2006. Dr. Norman E. Borlaug is second from left.Dedication of the Norman Borlaug statue in the National Statuary Hall at the U. S. Capitol, 2014Dedication of the Norman Borlaug statue in the National Statuary Hall at the U. S. Capitol, 2014

Awards

Congressional Gold Medal2006
Borlaug CAST Communication Award2005
Honorary Doctorate of the University of Granada2005
National Medal of Science2004
NAS Public Welfare Medal2002
Philip Hauge Abelson Prize2001
Foreign Member of the Royal Society1987
Honorary Doctor of the University Polytechnic of Catalonia1986
Presidential Medal of Freedom1977
Honorary doctorate of the University of Florida1973
Nobel Peace Prize1970
Grand Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit
Padma Vibhushan in science & engineering
Fellow of the Bangladesh Academy of Science
Fellow of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

About this person

Norman Ernest Borlaug was an American agronomist who led initiatives worldwide that contributed to the extensive increases in agricultural production termed the Green Revolution. Borlaug was awarded multiple honors for his work, including the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Congressional Gold Medal, one of only seven people to have received all three awards.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 2009 · aged 95

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