Length
16
Pages
The Boy Who Would Feed The World
Synopsis
An esteemed and well-regarded “Father of Hybrid Rice” who pioneered scientific agricultural research, developing the genetic materials and technologies essential for breeding high-yielding hybrid rice varieties, that has helped transform China from food deficiency to food security within three decades.
YUAN LONGPIN received the 2001 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service. The board of trustees recognizes the unique contribution of his research in rice hybridization to food security in Asia.
Size
10 x 8 x 0.05
Inches
Weight
250
Grams
Type
Soft Cover
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This series is partnership project of The Bookmark, Inc. and Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation to bring inspiring stories of real-life heroism to children all over the world, so that they may grow in their love of country, compassion for their fellowmen, and perserverance to achieve worthwhile goals anchored on strong personal values.
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