The botanists of besieged Leningrad
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Pioneering Plant Preservation Amidst Turbulent Times
This chapter explores the life and innovative contributions of a scientist dedicated to preserving plant species for agricultural strength. It highlights his theories on food security, the establishment of a seed bank, and the oppressive conditions under Stalin that affected his work and life.
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