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Clip: Season 32 Episode 3 | 1m 6s
In the 1940s, plant scientist Norman Borlaug began cross-breeding wheat strains from different regions. He pioneered “shuttle breeding” which sped up the wheat breeding process.
Aired: 04/21/20
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