Nationality: American

Date of Birth: March 25, 1914

Top achievements:
1. Father of the Green Revolution
Borlaug led the development of high-yield, disease-resistant wheat varieties that transformed agriculture worldwide.

2. Nobel Peace Prize Winner (1970)
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to increasing food supply and promoting global stability.

3. Advanced modern agricultural practices
Introduced innovative farming techniques, including improved irrigation, fertilizers, and crop management.

4. Global agricultural revolution
His methods were adopted across Asia, Latin America, and beyond – reshaping food production globally.

His work’s impact:
Saved over a billion people from starvation.
Transformed agriculture into a science-driven system.
Strengthened food security in developing nations.