Scientists Decode Complete Chromosome-Level Genome of Endangered Chinese Tree Species
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have sequenced the complete nuclear genome of Ormosia boluoensis, an endangered tree species endemic to China. The chromosome-level assembly reveals a genome of approximately 1.57 billion base pairs with 51,822 predicted genes, providing vital resources for evolutionary research and conservation strategies for this threatened plant.
Breakthrough Genome Sequencing of Endangered Species
Researchers have successfully assembled the first chromosome-scale nuclear genome of Ormosia boluoensis, a rare and endangered tree species endemic to China, according to reports published in Scientific Data. The comprehensive genomic analysis provides crucial resources for understanding the evolutionary biology and conservation needs of this threatened plant species, which reportedly has fewer than 1,000 individuals remaining in the wild.