The Mystery of the Ancient “Tree of Life” Has Been Solved

A significant portion of the longest-living creatures on Earth are plants, especially trees. Baobab trees, among these tree species, have long attracted the attention of scientists with their ability to live for thousands of years and their subspecies that can reach very wide geographies. It’s mysterious of the “tree of life” secret revealed.

According to DNA studies, these trees are from today’s 21 million years ago Today Madagascar It emerged in the region we know as. The seeds of these trees, which grew and developed on the island and could live for 3 thousand years, reached Australia and the African mainland via ocean currents and turned into different species.

The Tree of Life is close to extinction

Baobab trees, called the tree of life or upside down trees due to their shape, are closer to extinction than ever before, according to researchers. That’s why they call on the authorities to protect these trees. Regarding the subject, from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England. Dr. Ilia Leitech, “We have identified the origin of baobabs, which are an important species and support a wide range of animal and plant species as well as humans” he said.

Researchers examined eight baobab species. Six of these were from Madagascar, one was in northwestern Australia and one was from Africa. This species was a common species found quite often in Africa. Researchers have called for increased conservation efforts for two endangered species. trunks able to collect lots of water The fruits of these trees are very nutritious, and their trunks produce fibers for making rope and clothing.