Fri Feb 28 15:28:07 UTC 2025: ## TNAU Alumnus Awarded World Food Prize
**COIMBATORE, February 28, 2025** – Mahalingam Govindaraj, a distinguished alumnus of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in Coimbatore, has been awarded the prestigious 2022 Borlaug Award (World Food Prize Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application). The senior scientist received the accolade for his groundbreaking contributions to agricultural research and sustainable crop improvement, specifically in biofortification.
The Borlaug Award, presented annually, recognizes individuals who have made significant advancements in global food security through innovative field research. Govindaraj’s work focuses on enhancing tropical crops such as millets, rice, and legumes – crucial for food security in many developing nations. His research emphasizes genetic diversity and crop breeding, leading to the development of high-yielding, climate-resilient, and nutritious crop varieties that particularly benefit smallholder farmers in tropical regions.
Govindaraj earned both his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics from TNAU. His achievements highlight the university’s commitment to agricultural advancement and its role in fostering global food security.
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