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]

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]

Core Insights - The Hohhot City Forestry and Grassland Bureau announced the preliminary results of a five-year survey of forest and grassland genetic resources, revealing significant biodiversity and resource potential in the region [1] Group 1: Survey Results - The survey covered 12 banners and districts, involving 1,500 technical personnel and 171 sample lines, with a total length of 63,800 kilometers, covering over 80% of the area [1] - A total of 1,229 vascular plant species were recorded, including 967 herbaceous and 262 woody species, with 14 nationally protected species and 25 rare and endangered species in Inner Mongolia identified [1] - The survey collected 1,255 plant specimens, 1,060 seed samples, and recorded 12,158 data entries, along with 22,000 photographs, providing essential materials for the regional genetic resource library [1] Group 2: Results Application - The city is enhancing data application by connecting to the national forest and grassland genetic resource information platform to support ecological restoration and seed industry innovation [2] - Efforts will be made to strengthen endangered species protection through both in-situ and ex-situ conservation methods [2] - The initiative aims to promote resource development and cultivate resilient, high-quality varieties, contributing to rural revitalization and the "Three North" project, thereby establishing a positive cycle of "protection—research—utilization" [2]