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1968 Original Soviet Vintage Biology School Chart "Polyploidy in Plants" Large USSR Educational Botanical Poster, Paper on Linen

1968 Original Soviet Vintage Biology School Chart "Polyploidy in Plants" Large USSR Educational Botanical Poster, Paper on Linen

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This original Soviet mid-century biology school chart illustrates polyploidy in plants, which is the mutation where cells acquire multiple sets of chromosomes. Printed in Leningrad, USSR, in 1968. Teaching aid from the collection of a retired Ukrainian teacher. 
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SIZE:
96,5 x 67 cm

The botanical illustration features detailed graphics comparing genetic mutations in Buckwheat and the Peach-leaved Bellflower (Campanula persicifolia). The right panel beautifully diagrams Karpechenko’s famous 1920s radish-cabbage hybrid experiment.

CONDITION:
Good clean vintage, natural patina from classroom use. Paper on linen. Please enlarge photos for details. Labelled in ballpoint pen at the back by the teacher.

Ships rolled up, unframed.

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