Newest U.N. predictions expect the world population to total nine billion by 2050. Providing sufficient food for this number of people requires an increase of 50 percent in crop production. Wilhelm Gruissem will offer his views on how to achieve this goal when he lectures Oct. 19. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:00:00 -0800 events,academics,distinguished scientist lecture series,wilhelm gruissem,gannett auditorium,academics,events, Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:00:00 -0800