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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.
WRITTEN BY NENI STA. ROMAN-CRUZ
ILLUSTRATED BY QUIX P. MAIQUEZ
COPYRIGHT © 2007, 16 PAGES
8 X 10 INCHES, COLORED
ISBN 978-971-569-589-3
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