Nikolai Vavilov

Russian botanist and plant breeder

Nikolai Vavilov was a Russian botanist and plant breeder who made significant contributions to the field of plant genetics. He was born in 1885 in Saratov, Russia, and graduated from the University of Moscow. Vavilov was a pioneer in the field of plant breeding and was known for his work on the genetics of wheat and other crops. He was also a vocal advocate for the importance of preserving crop diversity and was a ke...