China's national mangrove germplasm resource bank starts construction

NANNING, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- The construction of China's first national mangrove germplasm resource bank has officially begun in the city of Beihai, in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

The project, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, will include three key areas: the in-situ preservation area of germplasm resources; the breeding pilot area; and the scientific experiment area.