武汉科研人员构建出中国种子性状数据库

Core Insights - The Chinese Academy of Sciences Wuhan Botanical Garden has developed a comprehensive seed trait database, which serves as a valuable resource for macro research in botany, ecology, and evolutionary biology [1][3][4] Group 1: Database Overview - The database integrates 694 Chinese data sources, including 681 journal articles, 10 books, and 3 online databases, compiling 110,451 data records [3] - It encompasses 3,897 plant species from 1,416 genera and 214 families, covering 118 traits across various geographical and climatic regions in China [3] Group 2: Database Structure - The database consists of three core modules: sampling location information (including place names, geographic coordinates, and climate data), species information (covering taxonomic units, life forms, and growth forms), and trait information (including morphology, physiology, chemistry, phenology, quantity, and dispersal) [3] - Nearly 40% of the species have over 10 trait records, providing a foundation for phylogenetic comparative analysis [3] Group 3: Future Development - The database is fully open access and will continue to be updated and expanded, inviting global botanists, ecologists, and researchers to participate in its development and enhancement [4]