The staff of the Plant Institute sacrificed their lives during the siege of Leningrad, striving to protect a seed collection vital for future food security.
Amidst starvation and relentless bombardment, the survival of 2,500 plant species at the Plant Institute was paramount to future agricultural resilience.
As Leningrad's destruction loomed, the Plant Institute faced herculean challenges to preserve its invaluable seed bank—an act of defiance against starvation.
The harrowing roll call from the Plant Institute reflects the tragic losses incurred during the siege, highlighting the dire circumstances faced by its dedicated botanists.
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