The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank
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Seeds of Survival: A Botanist's War Journey
This chapter follows a potato specialist's desperate quest to save rare specimens from a seed bank in Leningrad during World War II. Amidst the chaos of war, it highlights the significance of preserving genetic diversity and the sacrifices made by botanists in the face of adversity.
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