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Genomic research reveals that all baobab species likely originated in Madagascar. Factors like climate and sea level changes shaped their evolution and dispersion to Africa and Australia. Rising sea levels threaten their survival, highlighting the need for urgent conservation efforts.
Genomic and ecological analyses recently done by a global research team led by Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, CAS , suggest that Madagascar, is the origin from where all other baobab species hail. With a deeper understanding of the baobabs’ genetics, researchers are hoping to uncover some clues on what can be done to aid in the conservation of these phenomenal trees under rapidly changing environments.
“What we see about baobabs in Madagascar today was greatly influenced by both interspecific competition and the geological history of the island, especially changes in local sea levels,” said Dr. WAN Junnan, first author and researcher from WBG.
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