His research led to the development of hybrid rice cultivars that saved millions of people around the world from starvation .
Dr. Henry M. Beachell ( September 21 , 1906 -- December 13 , 2006 ) was an American plant breeder .
Henry M. Beachell 's research led to the development of hybrid rice cultivars that saved millions of people around the world from starvation .
Dr. Henry M. Beachell ( September 21 , 1906 -- December 13 , 2006 ) was an American plant breeder .