जब दुनिया में खाना ख़त्म हो जाएगा! | Vavilov Seed Vault | Tarikh E575

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Tarikh Episode 575
In this episode Tarikh Nikhil talks about Nikolai Vavilov, a distinguished Soviet scientist, who made profound contributions to genetics and agriculture. His legacy primarily revolves around crop domestication, plant breeding, and the preservation of vital plant genetic resources. Vavilov's groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern agriculture and food security.
In the midst of World War II, Leningrad faced a brutal Nazi siege, resulting in unimaginable suffering. Vavilov, who worked at the Vavilov Institute of Plant Industry in Leningrad, found himself at the epicenter of this catastrophe. The institute held one of the most extensive collections of plant seeds globally, a crucial resource for crop development and ensuring the world's food supply.
Tragically, Vavilov did not survive the siege. In 1943, he was arrested by Soviet authorities and subsequently died in prison in 1943. Despite the immense personal hardships and the loss of Vavilov, his legacy endured. His groundbreaking research and the seed bank he helped establish continue to play a pivotal role in global agriculture, providing essential genetic resources for breeding new crop varieties and maintaining food security worldwide. Vavilov's enduring impact on science and agriculture remains a testament to his unwavering dedication and vision for a better-fed world.
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