Opinion: Backing crop research to fight hunger
In fighting hunger, basic crop research pays. The U.S. needs a substantial, renewed commitment to CGIAR, the consortium of internationally funded and staffed crop-research centers around the world. And: America must rebuild, not destroy collaborative research, says father of first 'Green Revolution' (click 'See also').
The Washington Post 2008-07-09
Categories: Editorials, GOVERNMENT, Hunger & Food Security, OPINION, POLITICS, U.S. Legislation
Index: CGIAR, Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, Green Revolution, Norman Borlaug, Rockefeller Foundation, stem rust, U.S. Agency for International Development, Ug99, wheat, World Bank