Chinese-US Consortium sequences genome of wild rice, Oryzae brachyantha

The researchers generated a high-quality reference genome sequence (~261Mb), with 96% genome sequences anchored on 12 chromosomes based upon BAC-based physical maps. After comprehensive analysis, they found that the compact genome of O. brachyantha was caused by the...

Tibet to build first genetic resource bank

The bank, whose construction will begin this year, will preserve plant seeds and DNA from animals and microorganisms. Tibet is home to more than 9,600 plant species, including 855 species that are unique to Tibet. The region also has 800 species of wild vertebrates,...