Core Insights - Hainan Province has completed its first comprehensive survey and collection of forest and grassland genetic resources, identifying 3,101 species of plants by the end of 2025 [1] Group 1: Survey Findings - The survey identified 3,101 species across 233 families and 1,343 genera, including 2,552 wild species and 549 cultivated species (including naturalized and introduced species) [1] - A total of 12.38 million images were collected, along with over 50,000 data records, 3,927 genetic resource samples, 6,274 DNA samples, and 8,380 specimens [1] Group 2: Significant Discoveries - The survey confirmed eight new records (new distributions) for Hainan, including Taiwan's mustard and discovered a suspected new species in the herbaceous family Acanthaceae [1] - Notable rediscoveries include the woody plant Blumea lacera, which had not been seen in the wild for nearly 70 years, along with 12 rare species such as the Yajiao pig's dung bean and Hainan prickly grass [1] Group 3: Genetic Resource Selection - A total of 136 excellent individual plants and 97 excellent stands were selected, along with 10 unique genetic resources such as Aquilaria sinensis, providing valuable materials for future breeding and seed industry innovation [1]
海南完成首次林草种质资源普查 采集种质资源3927份
Ren Min Ri Bao·2026-01-19 22:07