Gapless genome sequence reveals hybrid origins of Hong Kong's iconic orchid tree

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Apr 25, 2025, 1:18 pm408 ptsTop
April 25 is International DNA Day, and it marks the completion of a decade-long project to sequence the DNA of Hong Kong's floral emblem, the Hong Kong Orchid Tree Bauhinia x blakeana Dunn.

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