For, behind the scenes, halfway around the world in Mexico, were two … — Norman Borlaug

For, behind the scenes, halfway around the world in Mexico, were two decades of aggressive research on wheat that not only enabled Mexico to become self-sufficient with respect to wheat production but also paved the way to rapid increase in its production in other countries.

Norman BorlaugScientist · American · b. 1914

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