In the 1940s,American philanthropists funded research on this crop.By 1960,Mexico no longer depended on imports as production had risen dramatically.The crop is:

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The funded research that led to increased production in Mexico in the 1960s was focused on improving maize yields. This period is known as the "Green Revolution" in agriculture and was aimed at increasing food production to alleviate world hunger. Coffee, wheat, and tomatoes were not specifically targeted in this research.

In the 1940s,American Philanthropists Funded Research on This Crop