China sketches the orchid genome map frame

Chinese scientists from Shenzhen City's Plant Protection Research Center, Shenzhen Research Institute, Tsinghua University and the Chinese University of Genomics Institute have reportedly completed the mapping of genome maps. Orchid.

This success has opened up new avenues for the study and protection of flowers that have been dubbed the 'panda of the plant world'.

Orchids are one of the largest families and have the highest level of evolution in the plant world, the ideal model population that helps the study of evolution, diversity and protection of organisms and There is great value for scientific, ecological, enjoying, cultural and pharmaceutical research.

However, the lack of understanding of orchid gene map has caused difficulties for the research, protection and utilization of this precious flower.

Scientists conducted comparative genetic analysis of 11 different orchid species and created a relatively complete evolutionary system. After completing the sketch of the orchid genome map, scientists will continue to improve the detailed genetic map.

The deployment of the plan to outline the orchid gene map not only answers the history and mystery of this flower, but also creates an important basis for the study of the function and evolution of orchids.

This genetic map also provides scientific bases for humans to protect this precious flower, planning to exploit and utilize genetic resources in an efficient and practical way.