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Article History

Received: 10 June 2024

Accepted: 6 November 2024

First Online: 11 November 2024

Declarations

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: This article does not contain any studies with human participants or animals performed by any of the authors. Regarding the species chosen for our study, we have indeed selected the commonly found <i>Pinus massoniana</i>, or the <i>Pinus massoniana</i>. Given its widespread distribution in various ecological environments and its stable population, we firmly believe that our research activities pose no substantial harm to this species. We have always adhered to the principles of respecting and protecting the natural environment and biodiversity, ensuring that our sample collection and research processes comply with ethical principles and standard operating procedures of scientific research. It is important to note that our research on this species does not require any institutional permits. We clarify this point to ensure that our study remains compliant with all relevant regulations. We are fully committed to conducting our research in a responsible and ethical manner, and we take utmost care to avoid any potential harm to the <i>Pinus massoniana</i> species.

: The authors declare no competing interests.