Career
He worked with biochemist Doctor Evangelina Villegas for 35 years to develop a protein enriched form of maize in the 1970s. Quality Protein Maize (QPM) is created by adding protein to low nutrient corn and is prevalent in China, Mexico, parts of Central America, and Africa today and is referenced as "miracle maize" because of its role in alleviating malnourishment. In addition to improving the nutritional value of maize, its productivity was also increased.
