About
Agriculturist known for pioneering rice hybrids in the 1970s. In doing so, he created a cushion against starvation and food insecurity in areas at risk for famine.
Before Fame
In 1953, he graduated from Southwest University, which was then known as Southwest Agricultural College.
Trivia
Four asteroids have been named after him, as well as a college in China.
Family Life
He was born in Bejing, China as the second of six siblings. In 1964, he married Deng Zhe. The couple had two children.
Associated With
Mao Tse Tung was the ruler of China when Longping was active in his field.
