Biologists Construct Groundbreaking Tree of Life Using 1.8 Billion Letters of Genetic Code
26th April 2024
A new study by 279 scientists, led by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has updated our understanding of the flowering plant tree of life by analyzing genetic data from over 9,500 species. This research, involving an international collaboration and significant technological advancements, provides crucial insights for plant classification, conservation, and medicinal discovery. The findings are freely accessible, promising to enhance future botanical studies and applications.