Poplar trees are turning golden in many parts of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, heralding the best viewing season. Known for their drought resistance and strong root systems, poplars stabilize sand dunes and regulate the climate, earning them the title "Desert Hero Trees." For the first time in China – and possibly the world – a research team at Tarim University in Xinjiang has applied molecular biology technology to determine the gender of poplar saplings from just a tiny leaf. Join us live to uncover the gender secrets of poplars!