Tackling Ecosystem Challenge with MGI Sequencing Technology in Thailand

For centuries, mangroves have served as nature’s coastal guardians, acting as protective and vital barriers against erosion and storm surges while providing a haven for marine species. In Thailand, these ecosystems are crucial to the fishing industry, which contributes significantly to the nation’s economy. However, over the past 50 years, more than 60% of Thailand’s mangroves have been lost due to deforestation and urban development. With their disappearance comes increased vulnerability to environmental changes, making conservation efforts ever more pressing.

A research team led by Dr. Wirulda Pootakham at Thailand's National Omic Center (NOC) under BIOTEC has been investigating the genetic diversity of Thai mangroves, which is important for prioritizing conservation strategies. In their study, they employed MGI sequencing to obtain reference genomes for various Thai mangrove species, enabling an accurate assessment of genetic diversity using high-quality DNA data.

Furthermore, MGI sequencing also supports other experiments at NOC. "I hope we can continue to use MGI technologies to conduct further studies on mangrove forests, along with several other projects we have in the lab," remarked Dr. Wirulda Pootakham, Head of the Genomics Research Team at NOC.

Read the full press release at: https://en.mgi-tech.com/news/517/
To learn more about the Thai mangrove study, please visit: https://www.nstda.or.th/noc/research-...