Genomic garden: From societal and scientific impacts to biodiversity conservation.

Abstract

Because of urbanization, deforestation, pollution, climate change, and natural disasters, the loss of biodiversity is a pressing concern globally. As part of our efforts toward biodiversity conservation, we propose the establishment of a genomic garden, where the genome of each plant in the garden is elucidated. Combining science, horticulture, and a digital content hub accessible with any handheld device, the genomic garden serves multiple purposes, from enhancing urban landscapes, facilitating biomedical research, and improving population health to providing entertainment and education for visitors.