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The Shocking True Story of the World's First Seed Bank—And The Scientists Who Sacrificed Their Lives to Save It

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The Pioneers of Seed Preservation: A Story of Sacrifice and Innovation

This chapter explores the crucial impact of seed banks in agriculture, focusing on a resilient rice variety from central India. It also narrates the founding of the first seed bank and the personal sacrifices made by scientists amid historical crises.

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