China announced completion of "Orchid genome map"
China announced completion of "Orchid genome map"
13:52, November 16, 2009 
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Chinese scientists announced the completion of "Orchid genome map" in Shenzhen Nov. 15, 2009.
The map not only reveals the evolutionary history and mystery of orchids, but also lays a solid foundation for follow-up research on its function and evolutionary genomics.
The map will also provide scientific proof on how to protect precious orchid resources, and it establishes an important platform for developing and making full use of plants genomic resources in the future.
Orchid plant is the largest and most advanced evolutionary spices in the plant community, with high scientific, ecological, ornamental, cultural and medical value.
A large number of orchids are now extremely endangered; it is regarded as the "Panda of the Plant Community".
By People's Daily Online
The map not only reveals the evolutionary history and mystery of orchids, but also lays a solid foundation for follow-up research on its function and evolutionary genomics.
The map will also provide scientific proof on how to protect precious orchid resources, and it establishes an important platform for developing and making full use of plants genomic resources in the future.
Orchid plant is the largest and most advanced evolutionary spices in the plant community, with high scientific, ecological, ornamental, cultural and medical value.
A large number of orchids are now extremely endangered; it is regarded as the "Panda of the Plant Community".
By People's Daily Online
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