What were some of Vavilov's primary study crops?
Apple and Banana
Rice and Beans
Wheat, Maize and other Cereals
Tomatoes and Cucumbers
Answer
Nikolai Vavilov was a Russian geneticist who conducted extensive studies of crop diversity. He was particularly interested in wheat, maize, and other cereals. Vavilov traveled extensively to collect seeds from different parts of the world, and he established a number of gene banks to store these seeds. Vavilov's work helped to increase our understanding of crop diversity and the importance of genetic diversity for crop improvement.
The Vavilovian Voyage: Unraveling the Legacy of Nikolai Vavilov
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