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Brazilian Microbiologist Mariangela Hungria Awarded 2025 World Food Prize.

Awards | Dated: 17 May 2025

In May 2025, the World Food Prize Foundation, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America (USA), announced Brazilian Microbiologist Dr. Mariangela Hungria as the recipient of the 2025 World Food Prize.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The award recognizes Dr. Hungria’s pioneering work in developing biological alternatives to chemical fertilizers, greatly advancing sustainable agricultural practices in Brazil and globally.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Dr. Hungria will formally receive the award during the World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium scheduled for October 2025 in Des Moines, along with a monetary prize of USD 500,000.
  • (ii) She is the 10th woman to be honoured with the World Food Prize.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was awarded the 2025 World Food Prize for pioneering biological alternatives to chemical fertilizers?

Correct Answer: Dr. Mariangela Hungria

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About World Food Prize Foundation

  • Chairman : Paul Schickler
  • Headquarters : Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America (USA)