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Study Reveals Urgent Conservation Needs for Mangrove Species
2/1/2025
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- A groundbreaking study has unveiled the intricate chloroplast genome of Hibiscus tiliaceus, spanning 161,764 base pairs and housing 84 vital protein-coding genes. This research uncovers striking genetic diversity among 26 mangrove species, underscoring urgent conservation needs as climate change and habitat loss threaten these vital ecosystems.
