Study on the conservation of Cupressus austrotibetica (PRJCA036881)
Understanding the genetic diversity and genetic load of endangered species is crucial for conservation strategies, especially in ecologically sensitive regions such as the Himalayas. Cupressus austrotibetica faces significant anthropogenic and environmental threats. We sequenced transcriptomes of 54 individuals across its restricted range and compared them to those of C. gigantea, a closely related endangered cypress with a broader distribution at higher elevations.