人民日报：海南完成首次林草种质资源普查

Core Insights - Hainan has completed its first survey and collection of forest and grassland germplasm resources by the end of 2025, identifying 3,101 species of plants and collecting 3,927 germplasm resources [1][1][1] Group 1: Survey Findings - The survey identified 3,101 species of forest and grassland plants, including 2,552 wild species and 549 cultivated species (including naturalized and introduced species) [1][1] - A total of 12.38 million images were collected, along with over 50,000 data records, 3,927 germplasm resources, 6,274 DNA samples, and 8,380 specimens [1][1][1] Group 2: Significant Discoveries - The survey confirmed eight new records (new distributions) for Hainan, including species such as Taiwan's mustard and discovered a suspected new species in the herbaceous family Acanthaceae [1][1] - Notable rediscoveries include the woody plant Blan Zimu, which had not been seen in the wild for nearly 70 years, and 12 rare species that had not been reported for many years, such as the Yajiu pig dung bean and Hainan prickly grass [1][1][1] Group 3: Valuable Resources for Future Use - The survey identified 136 excellent individual plants, 97 excellent stands, and 10 unique germplasm resources, including species like Aquilaria sinensis, providing valuable materials for future breeding and seed industry innovation [1][1][1]