What is Populus?
Q: What is Populus?
A: Populus is a genus of trees commonly known as poplars, which is common in the northern hemisphere.
Q: How many species are there in the Populus genus?
A: The Populus genus has 25-35 species in three sub-groups commonly called poplars, aspens, and cottonwoods.
Q: What is the Western Balsam Poplar?
A: The Western Balsam Poplar, also known as P. trichocarpa, is a tree species belonging to the Populus genus.
Q: What was announced in the September 2006 issue of Science?
A: It was announced in the September 2006 issue of Science that the Western Balsam Poplar was the first tree to have its full DNA code sequenced.
Q: What is the significance of sequencing the DNA code of the Western Balsam Poplar?
A: The sequencing of the DNA code of the Western Balsam Poplar is significant because it is the first time a full DNA sequence of a tree has been completed.
Q: What are the three sub-groups of Populus?
A: The three sub-groups of Populus are commonly known as poplars, aspens, and cottonwoods.
Q: Where is Populus commonly found?
A: Populus is commonly found in the northern hemisphere.
