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“In the game of life, less diversity means fewer options for change. Wild or domesticated, panda or pea, adaptation is the requirement for survival.”

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Cary Fowler
Cary Fowler

Cary Fowler is a renowned agriculturalist born in 1949. He has made significant contributions to the field of global agricultural genetic resource conservation and sustainable agricultural development. Dr. Fowler has served as the director of the International Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and led various global projects, dedicated to protecting the world's agricultural diversity. more

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