Plant breeder who fought starvation in Africa writes about origins of plants
(WorldNews South Korea)

Dr. Hahn Sang-ki By Kim Se-jeong Dr. Hahn Sang-ki, 87, is a world-famous plant breeder regarded for his contributing efforts to the development of agriculture in Africa. For 23 years, he worked for the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) located in Nigeria. There, he produced high-yielding disease-resistant cassava varieties, which saved many across Africa from starvation. In 1982, he received the Guinness Award for Scientific Achievement given by Guinness World Records for his contribution. His contribution won him an award and permanent membership from the Society of...