Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram was an Indian-born Mexican scientist and winner of the 2014 World Food Prize. He was awarded this prize for his scientific research in developing 480 wheat varieties that have been
Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram WFP
The World Food Prize is an international award recognizing the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world.
Sanjaya Rajaram
…Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram (1943 – 17 February 2021) was an Indian-born Mexican scientist and winner of the 2014 World Food Prize. He was awarded this prize for his scientific research in developing 480 wheat varieties that have been released in 51 countries. This innovation has…
The Iowa State Capitol, where the laureates are honored and officially awarded their prize
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, the renovated and rehabilitated former Des Moines Library
1987 recipient M. S. Swaminathan
1992 recipient Edward F. Knipling