Evangelina Villegas

Evangelina Villegas (October 24, 1924 – April 24, 2017[1]) was a Mexican cereal biochemist whose work with maize led to the development of quality protein maize (QPM). She and her colleague, Surinder Vasal, shared the 2000 World Food Prize for this achievement.[2]

Evangelina Villegas
Born(1924-10-24)October 24, 1924
Mexico City
DiedApril 24, 2017(2017-04-24) (aged 92)
Mexico City
NationalityMexican
Alma materNational Polytechnic Institute, Kansas State University and North Dakota State University.
Known forQuality Protein Maize
Awards2000 World Food Prize
Scientific career
FieldsCereal chemistry
InstitutionsNational Institute of Nutrition, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT).

References
  1. "Tribute to Evangelina Villegas, co-creator of Quality-Protein Maize, 2000 World Food Prize laureate". www.cimmyt.org. International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center. Archived from the original on 2017-04-26. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  2. "2000: Vasal and Villegas - The World Food Prize - Improving the Quality, Quantity and Availability of Food in the World". www.worldfoodprize.org. Retrieved 2015-08-20.


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