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Also Known As Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov
Born November 25, 1887 • Moscow • Russia • (Birthday in 4 days)
Died January 26, 1943 (aged 55) • Saratov • Russia
Notable Works “The Origin, Variation, Immunity and Breeding of Cultivated Plants”
Subjects Of Study plant • plant breeding • population

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