tropical-biodiversity
Tropical biodiversity refers to the extraordinary variety of plant species, ecosystems, and genetic resources found within tropical regions, which host the majority of Earth's terrestrial plant life. Understanding this diversity is critical for plant science, as tropical flora represents an immense reservoir of unstudied biochemical compounds, reproductive strategies, and adaptive traits. Research in this area drives advances in conservation biology, ethnobotany, and the discovery of novel species with potential applications in medicine, agriculture, and climate resilience.
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Operationalizing tropical plant genomics in Brazil.
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