Borlaug died at the age of 95 from complications caused by cancer . In 1970 , was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to science . Helped develop disease-resistant wheat , worked to ease world food shortages . Borlaug : ` ` There has been great progress.. The average life expectancy in America is now 72 years and it will be 78 next year.
Borlaug died at the age of 95 from complications caused by cancer . In 1970 , was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to science . Helped develop disease-resistant wheat , worked to ease world food shortages . Borlaug : `` There has been great progress.. but famine appears all too often ''