Fluff from the naval of my mind

Norman Ernest Borlaug 1914-2009.

Who, you might ask, is Norman Borlaug? Norman Borlaug is responsible for saving millions of lives. He was a leader, if not the leader, in his field. In 1907 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace. He has worked in some of the poorest countries, all over the world. And in all probability you have no idea who he is.

Norman Borlaug is an agricultural scientist. He has been responsible for many agricultural innovations, leading to increased crop yields in harsh climactic conditions. Put simply, Norman Borlaug has fed the world. We, the human race, would be unable to feed the world population without the plant varieties (in particular improved rice and wheat yields) that Norman Borlaug created.