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<blockquote data-quote="cheryl" data-source="post: 1072" data-attributes="member: 1"><a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/science/article/California-scientists-unravel-genetic-mysteries-13786816.php" target="_blank">California scientists unravel genetic mysteries of world’s tallest trees - San Francisco Chronicle</a>Scientists have unlocked the genetic codes of California’s most distinguished, longest-lasting residents — coast redwood and giant sequoia trees — in what is a major breakthrough in the quest to protect the magnificent forests from the ravages of climate change, researchers announced Tuesday.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The sequencing of the towering conifers’ genomes is being presented as a transformational moment for the ancient groves because it will allow scientists to figure out which trees are best suited for a warmer, more volatile future.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; “This is the fundamental modern resource that enables genetic discovery going forward,” said David Neale, a UC Davis plant scientist and the lead researcher for the project, which he called “a 23andMe for trees.”</blockquote>

[QUOTE="cheryl, post: 1072, member: 1"] [URL='https://www.sfchronicle.com/science/article/California-scientists-unravel-genetic-mysteries-13786816.php'][B]California scientists unravel genetic mysteries of world’s tallest trees - San Francisco Chronicle[/B][/URL] Scientists have unlocked the genetic codes of California’s most distinguished, longest-lasting residents — coast redwood and giant sequoia trees — in what is a major breakthrough in the quest to protect the magnificent forests from the ravages of climate change, researchers announced Tuesday. The sequencing of the towering conifers’ genomes is being presented as a transformational moment for the ancient groves because it will allow scientists to figure out which trees are best suited for a warmer, more volatile future. “This is the fundamental modern resource that enables genetic discovery going forward,” said David Neale, a UC Davis plant scientist and the lead researcher for the project, which he called “a 23andMe for trees.” [/QUOTE]

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