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Plain History: How Norman Borlaug Stopped the Apocalypse

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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The Green Revolution and Norman Borlaug

This chapter chronicles the life of Norman Borlaug and his essential contributions to the Green Revolution through the development of disease-resistant wheat. It outlines the societal fears of famine in the mid-20th century and how agricultural innovations, including artificial fertilizers, transformed food production. The chapter emphasizes the historical significance of nitrogen fixation and the lasting impact of Borlaug's work on global agricultural stability.

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