Urgent Action to Save the Angle-Stemmed Myrtle
Fewer than 400 angle-stemmed myrtle trees now exist in the wild in Australia. As a result, scientists are moving quickly to protect this critically endangered species. The angle-stemmed myrtle, native to Australia, faces imminent extinction due to habitat loss, climate change, and disease.
Cryopreservation: The Last Hope for the Species
Researchers are using advanced cryopreservation techniques to store seeds and tissue samples from the angle-stemmed myrtle. This method freezes plant material at extremely low temperatures, allowing scientists to preserve the genetic diversity of the species. If the tree vanishes from the wild, these cryopreserved samples could allow us to revive the angle-stemmed myrtle in the future. Experts emphasize that time is running out, and immediate action is crucial to prevent permanent loss.
