• Yuan Longping: The Father of Hybrid Rice (English Edition) – The Man Who Fed a Nation
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Yuan Longping: The Father of Hybrid Rice (English Edition) – The Man Who Fed a Nation

Yuan Longping: The Father of Hybrid Rice (English Edition) – The Man Who Fed a Nation

From Chasing the Sun in the Rice Fields to the “Fifth Great Invention” and the Second Green Revolution — A Reportage Biography of the Scientist Who Changed How the World Eats
This is not a dry science book. It is the story of a man who spent his life in the mud and water of rice paddies, and changed what the world eats. Yuan Longping was a young agronomist in the 1960s when he noticed a single wild rice plant that looked different—and spent the next decades chasing that difference. Through failed experiments, political turmoil, and years of doubt, he and his team developed hybrid rice that could feed far more people per field. It is written as reportage, which means you see the failures, the arguments, and the small, stubborn moments that made the breakthrough possible—not just the awards. If you want to understand how one scientist actually solved a problem that affects billions of people—rather than read a policy paper or an academic study of agriculture—this is it.
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Yuan Longping is a name synonymous with the fight against hunger. As a world-renowned agronomist and winner of prestigious awards like the National Science and Technology Award and the World Food Prize, his work in developing hybrid rice has made him a legend -7. This book, part of the "Heroes of China's New Era" series, tells his story in a way that is both deeply personal and globally significant -3-7.

What you will find inside:

  • A Human Story: This is not a dry academic text. It is a compelling narrative that follows Yuan Longping from his youth through the hard times that shaped his mission, providing an intimate look at the man behind the myth -7.

  • A Story of Dedication: Follow his decades of tireless work in the rice fields. The book vividly portrays his "muddy and wet" life as he and his team dedicated themselves to research, showcasing a spirit of rigorous scholarship and selfless dedication -7.

  • A Global Perspective: Understand how Yuan Longping's work transcended borders. His creation of a super hybrid rice technology system not only ensured China's food self-sufficiency but also made a huge contribution to global food security, embodying "Chinese wisdom and solutions" for a shared human future

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