Polylepis trees grow in South America. The highest numbers grow in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Polylepis Lodge is an ecological reserve located in range zone of Ecuador, Polylepis is a kind of tree very important to the South American culture, and it’s also very difficult to grow because it requires a specific climate to grow. Nowadays Polylepis trees are in danger of extinction.
Some Biotechnology processes have been used to preserve different species which are in danger of extinction. In Ecuador some organizations and Laboratories have collaborated to conserve lots of species of plant like the Polylepis trees. The Biotechnology Laboratory of Army Force University – ESPE has developed some techniques to preserve Polylepis Trees. The Biotechnology is awesome! It has lots of techniques to conserve plants and reproduce them in safer conditions.
Jus, Intermediate B
Interesting article Jus it’s nice to read about students own countries.
Great post, Jus. It was interesting to read about the trees in your country. I love the photo of you! Cute! Krystyna 🙂