植物育种有望“基因导航”

Core Insights - The research led by Professor Wu Rongling and his team at the Yanqi Lake Institute of Applied Mathematics has developed a mathematical model that directly calculates the trait variations corresponding to plant genes, providing a new theoretical tool for precise plant breeding [1][2] - Traditional methods for developing new tree varieties involve lengthy manual hybridization and selection processes, making the exploration of genetic regulatory mechanisms for complex plant traits a core challenge in modern biology [1] - The mathematical model creates an accurate "gene navigation map" for crops, enabling breeding experts to design customized improvement plans based on individual genotypes [1] Group 1 - The breakthrough in mapping dynamic gene interactions at the individual level not only aids precision breeding in forestry but can also be extended to animal breeding and human precision medicine [2] - The Yanqi Lake Institute aims to conduct original research as a new type of R&D institution supported by Beijing, with the potential to reshape the theoretical framework of quantitative genetics and develop a unique genetic research methodology for China [2]