Orchid Gives up the Secrets of Its Success
Chinese scientists have studied an orchid’s genetics to learn the secrets of its success. They’ve sequenced the genes of the species Apostasia shenzhenica, which is an early offshoot of the orchid family tree. Their study shows that important orchid traits, like massed pollen, tiny seeds, and the ability to live as air plants, emerged at the beginning of their evolution. These features help orchids survive in almost every corner of the planet. Find the scientific paper at Nature.
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