Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(5)
Published: May 1, 2023
Abstract
Cotinus
is
an
oligo‐specific
ornamentally
valuable
genus
with
a
disjunct
distribution
in
the
Northern
Hemisphere.
Traditionally,
taxonomy
of
was
mainly
based
on
leaf
morphological
characteristics.
However,
limited
availability
genomic
information
greatly
hindered
study
molecular
evolution
and
phylogeny
this
genus.
This
sequenced
chloroplast
(cp)
genomes
all
currently
recognized
taxa
,
including
three
species
four
varieties.
A
comparative
analysis
performed
to
investigate
their
cp
genome
characteristics
evolution.
Furthermore,
we
inferred
phylogenetic
relationships
whole
genomes,
protein‐coding
genes,
nuclear
ITS
data.
All
exhibited
typical
quadripartite
structure
sizes
ranging
from
158,865
160,155
bp.
total
113–114
genes
were
identified
genomes.
Seven
non‐coding
coding
regions
as
most
divergent
hotspots
for
potential
barcodes
markers.
Selection
pressure
showed
that
there
had
been
positive
selection
matK
rps8
Phylogenetic
results
confirmed
monophyletic
group
but
widely
distributed
coggygria
not
monophyletic.
The
divergence‐time
suggested
underwent
evolutionary
divergence
middle
Eocene
rapid
adaptive
radiation
Miocene.
revealed
new
insights
into
related
taxa.
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Nov. 23, 2023
Abstract
Background
Forsythia
suspensa
(Thunb.)
Vahl
is
a
valuable
ornamental
and
medicinal
plant.
Although
the
nuclear
chloroplast
genomes
of
F.
have
been
published,
its
complete
mitochondrial
genome
sequence
has
yet
to
be
reported.
In
this
study,
genomic
DNA
yellowish
leaf
material
was
extracted,
sequenced
by
using
mixture
Illumina
Novaseq6000
short
reads
Oxford
Nanopore
PromethION
long
reads,
sequencing
data
were
assembled
annotated.
Result
The
obtained
in
length
535,692
bp
with
circular
structure,
GC
content
44.90%.
contains
60
genes,
including
36
protein-coding
21
tRNA
three
rRNA
genes.
We
further
analyzed
RNA
editing
relative
synonymous
codon
usage,
repeats
based
on
data.
There
25
homologous
sequences
between
mitochondria
genome,
which
involved
transfer
8
9473
genomes.
Analysis
nucleic
acid
substitution
rate,
diversity,
collinearity
genes
revealed
that
majority
may
undergone
purifying
selection,
exhibiting
slower
rate
evolution
relatively
conserved
structure.
phylogenetic
relationships
among
different
species
most
closely
related
Olea
europaea
subsp.
Europaea.
Conclusion
we
sequenced,
assembled,
annotated
high-quality
genome.
results
study
will
enrich
,
lay
foundation
for
development
promote
evolutionary
analysis
Oleaceae
species.
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: April 25, 2024
Abstract
Background
Jasmine
(
Jasminum
),
renowned
for
its
ornamental
value
and
captivating
fragrance,
has
given
rise
to
numerous
species
accessions.
However,
limited
knowledge
exists
regarding
the
evolutionary
relationships
among
various
species.
Results
In
present
study,
we
sequenced
seven
distinct
species,
resulting
in
assembly
of
twelve
high-quality
complete
chloroplast
(cp)
genomes.
Our
findings
revealed
that
size
12
cp
genomes
ranged
from
159
165
kb
encoded
134–135
genes,
including
86–88
protein-coding
38–40
tRNA
8
rRNA
genes.
J.
nudiflorum
exhibited
a
larger
genome
compared
other
mainly
attributed
elevated
number
forward
repeats
(FRs).
Despite
typically
conservative
nature
chloroplasts,
variations
presence
or
absence
acc
D
have
been
observed
within
sambac
.
The
calculation
nucleotide
diversity
Pi
)
values
19
indicated
potential
mutation
hotspots
were
more
likely
be
located
LSC
regions
than
regions,
particularly
genes
ycf
2,
rbc
L,
atp
E,
ndh
K,
C
>
0.2).
Ka/Ks
strong
selection
pressure
on
rps
A,
rpo
C1,
rpl
33
when
comparing
with
three
most
closely
related
auriculatum
,
multiflorum
dichotomum
).
Additionally,
SNP
identification,
along
results
Structure,
PCA,
phylogenetic
tree
analyses,
divided
into
six
groups.
Notably,
polyanthum
showed
gene
flow
signals
both
G5
group
G3
tortuosum
fluminense
Phylogenetic
analysis
reflected
same
genus
clustered
together
robust
support
Oleaceae,
strongly
supporting
monophyletic
Conclusion
Overall,
this
study
provides
comprehensive
insights
genomic
composition,
variation,
These
enhance
our
understanding
genetic
history
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: June 9, 2022
Arnebiae
Radix
is
a
traditional
medicine
with
pleiotropic
properties
that
has
been
used
for
several
100
years.
There
are
five
species
of
Arnebia
in
China,
and
the
two
euchroma
guttata
source
plants
according
to
Chinese
Pharmacopoeia.
Molecular
markers
permit
identification
facilitate
studies
genetic
diversity
divergence
wild
populations
these
have
not
yet
developed.
Here,
we
sequenced
chloroplast
genomes
56
samples
using
genome
skimming
methods.
The
exhibited
quadripartite
structures
lengths
from
149,539
152,040
bp.
Three
variable
(
rps16-trnQ
,
ndhF-rpl32
ycf1b
)
were
identified,
more
sites
than
universal
markers.
phylogenetic
relationships
among
completely
resolved
whole
sequences.
arose
during
Oligocene
diversified
middle
Miocene;
this
coincided
geological
events
late
early
Miocene:
warming
progressive
uplift
Tianshan
Himalayas.
Our
analyses
revealed
A.
high
levels
comprise
three
subclades,
respectively.
clades
significant
differences
diverged
at
10.18
Ma
Miocene.
Pleistocene.
results
provided
new
insight
into
evolutionary
history
promoted
conservation
exploitation
guttata.
Forests,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 357 - 357
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Emerald
ash
borer
(EAB,
Agrilus
planipennis
Fairmaire)
is
an
Asian
woodborer
that
a
destructive
pest
of
(Fraxinus
spp.)
trees
throughout
North
America
and
in
parts
Asia
Europe.
It
has
killed
hundreds
millions
worldwide
the
past
two
decades
shown
some
ability
to
infest
novel
hosts,
most
notably
white
fringetree
(Chionanthus
virginicus
L.).
Here,
I
review
evidence
this
beetle
can
succeed
on
cultivated
olive
(Olea
europaea
L),
close
relative
fringetree.
Studies
observations
thus
far
indicate
that,
while
young
are
largely
resistant
EAB
larval
development,
adults
will
oviposit
trees,
feed
their
foliage
produce
viable
eggs,
larger,
older
possibly
stressed
have
potential
support
development
adult
stage
field.
soon
interact
with
wild
U.S.
Europe,
realized
risk
olives
by
be
revealed.
The Plant Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
121(4)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
SUMMARY
Ligustrum
lucidum
,
an
important
ornamental
and
medicinal
plant
in
the
Oleaceae
family,
has
become
a
globally
notorious
invasive
species
because
of
its
high
adaptability.
However,
lack
quality
genome
hindered
understanding
genetic
basis
for
broad
adaptability
mechanisms
component
synthesis.
In
this
study,
we
successfully
assembled
gap
free
telomere
to
L.
.
Through
reconstruction
phylogenetic
tree,
presented
evidence
that
Jasmineae
diverged
from
earlier
than
Forsythieae,
which
challenges
existing
relationships
within
Oleaceae.
Comparative
genomics
found
two
rounds
gene
family
expansions
significantly
increased
number
genes
related
biotic
abiotic
stress
resistances,
may
lay
foundation
Among
fruits
January
March
our
investigation,
results
metabolome
show
be
optimal
harvesting
time.
By
integrating
genomic,
transcriptomic,
metabolomic
data,
identified
candidate
involved
synthesis
compounds,
such
as
specnuezhenide,
salidroside,
oleanolic
acid.
This
study
provides
valuable
genomic
resources
comparative
studies
research
BMC Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: April 28, 2025
Phylogenetic
research
in
Tulipa
(Liliaceae),
a
genus
of
significant
economic
and
horticultural
value,
has
relied
on
limited
nuclear
(mostly
ribosomal
internal
transcribed
spacer,
nrITS)
plastid
DNA
sequences,
resulting
low-resolution
phylogenetic
trees
uncertain
intrageneric
classifications.
The
genus,
noted
for
its
large
genome,
presents
discordant
relationships
among
Amana,
Erythronium,
Tulipa,
likely
due
to
incomplete
lineage
sorting
(ILS)
and/or
reticulate
evolution.
Thus,
phylogenomic
approaches
are
needed
clarify
these
the
conflicting
signals
within
tribe
Tulipeae.
We
newly
sequenced
50
transcriptomes
46
species
Tulipeae
(including
multiple
accessions
all
four
genera)
one
outgroup
sister
Lilieae
(Notholirion
campanulatum),
downloaded
15
previously
published
supplement
sampling.
One
dataset
(74
protein-coding
genes,
PCGs)
(2594
orthologous
OGs)
were
constructed,
with
latter
used
tree
inference
based
maximum
likelihood
(ML)
multi-species
coalescent
(MSC)
methods.
To
investigate
causes
gene
discordance,
"site
con/discordance
factors"
(sCF
sDF1/sDF2)
calculated
first,
after
which
nodes
displaying
high
or
imbalanced
sDF1/2
selected
network
analyses
polytomy
tests
determine
whether
ILS
evolution
best
explain
incongruence.
Key
not
resolved
by
this
technique,
especially
those
further
investigated
applying
D-statistics
QuIBL.
failed
reconstruct
reliable
unambiguous
evolutionary
history
pervasive
evolution,
caused
either
obscured
minority
signal
differing
genomic
compartments.
However,
we
confirmed
monophyly
most
subgenera,
exception
two
small
subgenus
Orithyia,
heterophylla
was
recovered
as
remainder
whereas
T.
sinkiangensis
clustered
Tulipa.
In
contrast,
traditional
sections
found
be
non-monophyletic.
Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 2, 2025
Abstract
Background
Epimedii
Folium
is
well
known
for
its
medicinal
value.
Four
Epimedium
species—
Euphorbia
brevicornu
,
E.
sagittatum
pubescens
and
koreanum
—are
the
designated
original
plant
s
of
Folium.
Objective
The
objective
this
study
to
facilitate
identification
four
species
clarify
their
distributional
responses
climate
change.
Methods
In
study,
we
assessed
genetic
divergence
identified
molecular
markers
by
using
chloroplast
genome
sequences.
Furthermore,
forecasted
distribution
potentially
suitable
regions
under
Results
authors
obtained
26
sequences
1393
variable
sites
273
indel
events.
Genetic
analyses
revealed
that
had
long
distance
from
other
three
species.
Compared
with
complete
genome,
six
hypervariable
were
discovered,
both
rps4-trnL
ndhF
chosen
as
Folium-specific
DNA
barcodes.
Climate
change
expected
influence
geographical
species,
which
primarily
found
in
China,
South
Korea,
Japan,
leading
expansion
contraction
ranges.
Conclusions
Two
selected
specific
barcodes
all
addition,
shift
potential
area
various
scenarios
has
been
predicted.
With
support
dynamics
areas,
are
able
establish
a
foundation
sustainable
utilization
resources
future.