Monday, March 30, 2015

Shortest DNA sequences reveal insights into the world's tallest trees

Coast redwoods (Sequioa sempervirens), famous for being the world's tallest trees, are also unusual for their ability to reproduce clonally from stumps, fallen logs, and roots. Researchers have outlined a new method to identify clonal lineages and study clonal diversity across the species' geographic range. Genetic data produced from this protocol could help guide sustainable forest management of commercial young-growth forests and also improve efforts to preserve ancient redwood populations.



from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://ift.tt/19AuVeF via Karis World

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