Plant diseases, drought, de... by Norman Borlaug, an American Scientist

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“Plant diseases, drought, desolation, despair were recurrent catastrophes during the ages - and the ancient remedies: supplications to supernatural spirits or gods.”

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Name: Norman Borlaug

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Mar 25, 1914

Profession: Scientist

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