Cheruvayal Raman, Guardian of Native Rice Varieties, Dies at 76

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Cheruvayal Raman, a tribal farmer from Kerala, has passed away at age 76. He was renowned for conserving over 55 indigenous varieties of rice on his small farm. His lifelong dedication earned him the honorific 'father of rice' and national recognition for his conservation work. Raman's efforts were crucial in preserving genetic diversity and traditional agricultural knowledge. He died in Wayanad, Kerala, after a period of illness.

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