Earth

Lu Yongchang examined the images in the holographic projection with a serious expression.

"The wisdom of this giant tree is indeed quite high."

A hint of interest flickered in his eyes: "I wonder if we could have a conversation with it?"

Lu Yongchang's words immediately piqued Mao Zhengzhi's interest.

"comminicate?"

Hey! Don't tell me! You really shouldn't tell me!

Mao Zhengzhi excitedly muttered, "If our speculation is correct, communication is entirely feasible!"

"As long as we decipher their language system and signal transmission methods!"

Lu Yongchang shrugged, pointed to the two huge craters filled with "broken leaves and severed roots" in the holographic projection, and said with some helplessness, "What do you think..."

"How should we proceed with the analysis now?"

Mao Zhengzhi's excited expression suddenly froze.

"this……"

His lips trembled slightly, and he tapped the lab table beside him with a hint of annoyance, muttering under his breath, "These... these barbarians!"

"For no apparent reason, they've even resorted to using hydrogen bombs!"

"That's great, this giant tree is probably guarding against us like we're thieves!"

“I’m afraid it’s more than that.” Seeing Mao Zhengzhi’s reaction, Lü Yongchang’s face immediately showed a smile. “In the eyes of the Giant Tree, we are real invaders.”

"Forget about research, even landing on land will probably be difficult in the future."

Mao Zhengzhi's lips twitched slightly.

This is an unprecedented plant civilization!

Watching the research opportunity slip away was excruciating; it felt like his heart was being torn apart!

"If only we could sneak up here and bring a tree up..."

Mao Zhengzhi muttered to himself.

"Are you kidding me?" Lu Yongchang looked at Mao Zhengzhi beside him with a look of horror. "If it were an inanimate object, then there would be no problem."

"But it's a living thing! You saw the speed and power of those tree roots."

"Even the outer armor made of star gold-carbon ytylene composite material can get dented!"

"How about... you go down and give it an anesthetic injection?" Lu Yongchang said half-jokingly.

Mao Zhengzhi didn't speak, but just stared blankly at the holographic projection in front of him.

It seems that he is indeed giving Lü Yongchang's proposal a lot of thought.

Lü Yongchang followed Mao Zhengzhi's gaze.

That was a scene inside a biological laboratory.

A fleet of specialized research robots are conducting detailed studies on various giant tree tissue samples.

"I've got it..."

"I've got an idea!"

Mao Zhengzhi's murmur came from the side.

At the same time, Lü Yongchang seemed to have figured something out, and a knowing smile appeared on his face.

"You want to rely on these organizations to nurture a young giant tree again?" he asked Mao Zhengzhi directly.

Mao Zhengzhi was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"Professor, you've thought of this method too!"

“Not bad.” He cast his expectant gaze at the images coming from the biological laboratory. “Fortunately, according to the test report, these giant trees have a cellular structure.”

"Although they are very different from plants on Earth, we still found what appears to be genetic material in these basic structures that are similar to cells."

"The research robot found this genetic material in every tissue sample."

"The presence of genetic material indicates that these cell-like structures may possess totipotency."

Cell totipotency refers to the potential of differentiated cells to develop into a complete living organism.

Whether animal or plant, as long as it is a multicellular organism, its cells contain all the genes necessary for individual development.

This means that, given the right conditions, a single cell can develop into a complete individual.

Of course, in animal cells, because the degree of differentiation is too high, the cell's differentiation potential becomes narrower and narrower, and the conditions for achieving totipotency become more and more demanding.

As for plants, at least for plants on Earth, even highly differentiated plant cells have the ability to develop into a complete plant!

The so-called rebirth from a drop of blood is nothing more than this!

Since this giant tree possesses a cell-like structure and genetic material, perhaps it also possesses omnipotence?

"Begin the experiment immediately!"

Thinking of this, Lü Yongchang said with some excitement, "First, stimulate the sample with radiation of different intensity gradients."

"If it can really differentiate and grow again..."

"This may be our only chance to get a glimpse of this wondrous creature!"

“That’s not enough,” Mao Zhengzhi interrupted Lü Yongchang. “Radiation intensity is indeed a crucial factor.”

"But moisture, temperature..."

"All these variables must be taken into account."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and gently rubbed his temples: "Professor, let's not rush into the experiment. Let me first determine a detailed experimental plan."

...

After the order was given, the research robot began the experiment meticulously according to the stimulus plan discussed by the group of academicians.

Because of the lack of understanding of this strange life form, the so-called stimulus plans are actually just feeling their way across the river.

At least before the experiment began, it was unknown what effects these stimulation protocols would have on the tissues of these giant trees.

The power of scientific research robots was fully demonstrated at this moment.

Unlike other people.

Under zero control, it can work day and night, maintaining maximum working intensity for extended periods!

That's why the cultivation experiment progressed so rapidly.

Unlike previous experiments, this time, the Academy of Sciences... or rather, humanity's luck seems to be turning around.

Not long after the experiment began, one group of samples reported good news.

But it brought even greater doubts to Lü Yongchang and others.

“The variable of moisture will have an impact, that’s foreseeable,” Mao Zhengzhi said, frowning and shaking his head repeatedly. “But how could there be so little moisture?”

In the experimental data from the holographic projection, the groups of samples with the least moisture content all showed some changes.

Surprisingly, the less moisture there was, the more pronounced the changes in the tissue sample!

"perhaps……"

Looking at the experimental data in front of him, Lü Yongchang said thoughtfully, "This planet didn't have much water resources at the beginning?"

"Although this situation is rare, it is possible for it to happen."

"Think about it, where did the water resources on Dawn Star come from?"

Mao Zhengzhi suddenly realized: "So, according to you, the abundant water resources on the Lost Star are also foreign, and they happen to suppress the growth environment of these giant trees?"

Lu Yongchang turned to look at the model of the Lost Star and nodded thoughtfully.

"The reason those giant insects gathered near the water might be precisely because of this..."

P.S.: Thanks to the amazing certification from the sleeping expert!