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Seed Bank
Mar 2026
Time Machine
Seeds of hope
Soviet agronomist who endured persecution set up the world's oldest seed bank.
RANJINI RAGHUNATH
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Plant Science
May 2025
Special Feature
Banking on seeds
Seed conservation is an essential part of food security. But it’s not just the state: researchers are conserving traditional crops, too.
PALLAB ROYGUPTA
Seed Bank
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Conservation
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Biodiversity
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Agriculture
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