Nguyen Van Huong
Vietnamese agricultural innovator who developed saltwater-resistant rice varieties
Dr. Nguyen Van Huong (1965-2021) created ST25 rice - World's Best Rice 2019 - that thrives in Mekong Delta's saltwater-intruded regions. His 30-year research at Soc Trang Agriculture Institute yielded:
| Variety | Salt Tolerance | Yield |
|---|---|---|
| ST5 | 3‰ | 6 ton/ha |
| ST25 | 6‰ | 8.5 ton/ha |
Huong's multi-stem breeding technique revolutionized rice cultivation in climate-affected areas. His work:
- Protected 1.2 million hectares from salinization
- Increased Vietnam's rice exports by 22%
- Inspired international collaborations
Despite dying from COVID-19 in 2021, Huong's varieties now feed 8 million people annually. His saltwater agriculture handbook has been translated into 15 languages, making him a posthumous hero of climate resilience.
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