#4 S1E4: Norman Borlaug

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Hunger may seem like an unsolvable problem to some, but in India in 1963, something had to be done to save the country from famine. Agronomist Norman Borlaug had a solution: Semi-dwarf wheat. The catch? He had to create it. Hear his fascinating story and learn how even in the most hopeless situations, one person can make a difference.

Season 1 / Episode 4 6 Jul 2021 English United States Self-Improvement · Careers

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