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The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank

The Audio Long Read

CHAPTER

The Perilous Evacuation of a Seed Bank

This chapter details the intense evacuation of a seed bank during wartime, highlighting the challenges faced by staff as they sought to protect essential seed collections. Amidst looming threats, one determined botanist's efforts to salvage vital specimens become a testament to resilience in the face of chaos.

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