1. Protecting trade secrets: Some companies choose to disclose only part of their gene sequences to protect their trade secrets. By disclosing only the gene sequences of strains 16 to 18, the ability of other competitors to copy and produce seeds can be restricted.
2. Intellectual property protection: Some companies applied for patent protection and only disclosed specific gene sequences. Only the gene sequences of 16 to 18 lines are disclosed, which is the scope covered by this patent.
3. Research confidentiality: In some cases, researchers choose to disclose only some gene sequences to protect the uniqueness and exclusive rights of research. By publishing only the gene sequences from 16 to 18, others can be restricted from using and copying their research results.