“生命方舟”加速完善！“十四五”我国300余种濒危植物野外回归

Group 1 - China is one of the countries with the richest plant diversity globally, with 65% of higher plant communities and 80% of nationally protected wild plants effectively protected since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan [1] - Over 300 endangered plant species, including De Bao Cycas and Dendrobium chrysotoxum, have returned to the wild during this period [1] - Five national parks have been established, protecting 141 species of nationally protected wild plants and creating over 300 conservation points for rare and endangered wild plant habitats [1] Group 2 - The National Botanical Garden has successfully cultivated the rare plant Welwitschia mirabilis, known as a "living fossil," with a complete growth cycle map collected this year [2] - The seed bank is described as a core "safety deposit box" to prevent species extinction, equipped with advanced facilities for long-term and ultra-low temperature storage [3] Group 3 - By 2035, the goal is to collect 30,000 species of plants, achieving full coverage of China's endangered plants [5] - The process of seed collection involves registration, quality testing, and periodic viability checks to ensure the preservation of plant genetic resources [7] Group 4 - The South China National Botanical Garden has completed key projects, including the establishment of a data center and a horticultural science research center, currently housing 12,077 plant species and 987 endangered species [9]