We all know Christmas trees are amazing, especially when they are covered with lights and colourful ornaments. But who would have thought that Christmas trees could be so scientifically complex?
According to scientists in Canada, Sweden and the United States, pine, spruce, fir, cypress and cedar trees all have an enormous amount of genes! Scientists want to improve forest management by pulling apart these trees to learn more about how climates effects these plants.
According to researchers, Christmas trees have the same number of genes as humans. Compared to the oak tree, the conifer has 30 to 40 times more genes!
How cool is it that Christmas trees have about the same number of genes as humans? That’s definitely a fun fact to think about for those who will soon be unwrapping presents under the tree!