First fern genomes sequenced -- and they hold a lot of promise

[Judi Lynn]

by Shreya Dasgupta on 18 July 2018

Despite being one of the most diverse groups of plants on the planet, ferns were until recently the only major plant group to not have their genomes sequenced.

Now, for the first time ever, biologists have sequenced the genomes of two tiny ferns, Azolla filiculoides and Salvinia cucullata, and their findings have some major implications for agriculture.

The fern experts now hope to sequence other fern genomes and unravel more fern secrets.


For the first time ever, biologists have sequenced the genomes of two tiny ferns, Azolla filiculoides and Salvinia cucullata, and they’ve revealed some interesting secrets.

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More:
https://news.mongabay.com/2018/07/first-fern-genomes-sequenced-and-they-hold-a-lot-of-promise/

Hooray for ferns!