Trochodendron aralioides is the first chromosome-scale genome assembled in the order Trochodendrales. It represents the largest genome assembled to date in the basal eudicot grade, as well as the closest order relative to the core-eudicots, as the position of Buxales remains unresolved. This genome will support further studies of wood morphology and floral evolution, and will be an essential resource for understanding rapid changes that took place at the base of the Eudicot tree. Finally, it can further genome-assisted improvement for cultivation and conservation efforts of the wheel tree.
昆栏树是昆栏树目中第一个染色体水平组装的基因组。它代表了迄今为止在基部真双子叶类植物中组装的最大基因组，也是目前已发表基因组中与核心真双子叶最接近的。该基因组的发布将为进一步研究木材形态和花的进化提供支持，并将成为探究真双子叶植物早期快速分化的必要条件。最后，还进一步为基于基因组的昆栏树栽培和保育工作提供了可能。