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Boosting Genetic Diversity Key to Saving Endangered Torrey Pine

6/16/2025

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Researchers at Penn State have delved into the plight of the critically endangered Torrey pine, revealing that boosting genetic diversity could enhance its chances of survival. However, they warn that reproductive barriers among isolated populations pose challenges. Their insights could pave the way for conserving other threatened tree species across the U.S.

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Researchers at Penn State have delved into the plight of the critically endangered Torrey pine, revealing that boosting genetic diversity could enhance its chances of survival. However, they warn that reproductive barriers among isolated populations pose challenges. Their insights could pave the way for conserving other threatened tree species across the U.S.