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May 22.2021 is a sad day for the whole nation because Yuan Longping, 1 globally renowned agronomist (著名农学家) 2 (know) for developing the first hybrid rice strains, passed away at the age of 91. Yuan is called “the father of hybrid rice.”
Born in 1930, Yuan Longping 3 (graduate) from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953. Since then, 4 (find) ways to grow more rice has been his life goal. In 1973, he became the first agricultural pioneer in the world 5 grew rice with a high output. This special strain of rice makes it possible 6 (produce) 20% more of the crop in the same fields, Now more than 60% of the rice produced in China each year 7 (be) from this hybrid strain.
Academician (院士) Yuan Longping’s contribution to the cause 8 hybrid rice in China and even the world has been 9 (wide) recognized and highly praised.His 10 (die) is a great loss to China and the world, and he will always be remembered by the people all over the world.