Mitochondrial DNA Part B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(7), P. 865 - 870
Published: July 2, 2024
(Dennst.)
Nicolson,
1885,
often
known
as
elephant
foot
yam,
is
a
tropical
tuber
crop
that
originates
from
south-east
Asia
and
belongs
to
the
Araceae
family.
It
for
its
high
production
potential
popularity
medicinal
plant.
However,
phylogeny
genes
this
species
are
still
unavailable.
In
study,
first
complete
chloroplast
genome
of
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Fritillaria
ussuriensis
is
an
endangered
medicinal
plant
known
for
its
notable
therapeutic
properties.
Unfortunately,
population
has
drastically
declined
due
to
the
destruction
of
forest
habitats.
Thus,
effectively
protecting
F.
from
extinction
poses
a
significant
challenge.
A
profound
understanding
genetic
foundation
crucial.
To
date,
research
on
complete
mitochondrial
genome
not
yet
been
reported.
Genes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 98 - 98
Published: Jan. 15, 2024
Rehmannia
chingii
is
an
important
medicinal
plant
with
immense
value
in
scientific
research.
However,
its
mitochondrial
genome
(mitogenome)
has
not
yet
been
characterized.
Herein,
based
on
whole-genome
Illumina
short
reads
and
PacBio
HiFi
reads,
we
obtained
the
complete
mitogenome
of
R.
through
a
de
novo
assembly
strategy.
We
carried
out
comparative
genomic
analyses
found
that,
comparison
plastid
(plastome)
showing
high
degree
structural
conservation,
structure
relatively
complex,
intricate
ring
16
connections,
owing
to
five
repetitive
sequences.
The
was
783,161
bp
GC
content
44.8%
contained
77
genes,
comprising
47
protein-coding
genes
(CDS),
27
tRNA
3
rRNA
genes.
counted
579
RNA
editing
events
CDS
12,828
codons
all
CDSs
mitogenome.
Furthermore,
24
unique
sequence
transfer
fragments
were
between
plastome,
8
plastome
corresponding
2.39%
Mitogenomes
had
shorter
but
more
collinear
regions,
evidenced
by
organelles
non-parasitic
chingii,
hemiparasitic
Pedicularis
chinensis,
holoparasitic
Aeginetia
indica
Orobanchaceae
family.
Moreover,
from
species,
size
mitogenomes
species
did
decrease
gradually.
Instead,
smallest
P.
225,612
bp.
findings
fill
gap
research
promote
progress
organelle
family,
provide
clues
for
molecular
breeding.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
Corydalis
saxicola
,
an
endangered
medicinal
plant
endemic
to
karst
habitats,
is
widely
used
in
Traditional
Chinese
Medicine
treat
hepatitis,
abdominal
pain,
bleeding
hemorrhoids
and
other
conditions.
However,
date,
the
mitochondrial
(mt)
genome
of
C.
has
not
been
reported,
which
limits
our
understanding
genetic
biological
mechanisms
.
Here,
mt
was
assembled
by
combining
Nanopore
Illumina
reads.
The
represented
a
circular
chromosome
587,939
bp
length,
with
overall
GC
content
46.50%.
40
unique
protein-coding
genes
(PCGs),
22
tRNA
three
rRNA
were
identified.
Codon
usage
PCGs
investigated
167
simple
sequence
repeats
Twelve
homologous
fragments
identified
between
ct
genomes
accounting
for
1.04%
entire
genome.
Phylogenetic
examination
30
taxa
provided
their
evolutionary
relationships.
We
also
predicted
779
RNA
editing
sites
C
successfully
validated
506
(65%)
these
using
PCR
amplification
Sanger
sequencing.
In
addition,
we
transcriptionally
profiled
24
core
roots
treated
different
concentrations
CaCl
2
as
well
organs.
These
investigations
will
be
useful
effective
utilization
molecular
breeding,
provide
reference
further
studies
genus
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: July 3, 2024
Abstract
Background
Cyperus
stoloniferus
is
an
important
species
in
coastal
ecosystems
and
possesses
economic
ecological
value.
To
elucidate
the
structural
characteristics,
variation,
evolution
of
organelle
genome
C.
,
we
sequenced,
assembled,
compared
its
mitochondrial
chloroplast
genomes.
Results
We
assembled
genomes
.
The
total
length
(mtDNA)
was
927,413
bp,
with
a
GC
content
40.59%.
It
consists
two
circular
DNAs,
including
37
protein-coding
genes
(PCGs),
22
tRNAs,
five
rRNAs.
(cpDNA)
186,204
containing
93
PCGs,
40
8
mtDNA
cpDNA
contained
81
129
tandem
repeats,
respectively,
346
1,170
dispersed
both
which
have
270
simple
sequence
repeats.
third
high-frequency
codon
(RSCU
>
1)
organellar
tended
to
end
at
A
or
U,
whereas
low-frequency
<
G
RNA
editing
sites
PCGs
were
relatively
few,
only
9
23
cpDNA,
respectively.
28
plastid
DNAs
(MTPTs)
derived
from
three
complete
trnT-GGU
trnH-GUG
trnS-GCU
Phylogeny
collinearity
indicated
that
relationship
between
rotundus
are
closest.
rns
gene
exhibited
greatest
nucleotide
variability,
variability
infA
Most
negatively
selected
highly
evolutionarily
conserved.
Only
six
Ka/Ks
1;
particular,
atp9
atp6
rps7
may
undergone
potential
positive
selection.
Conclusion
validated
contains
15,034
bp
reverse
complementary
sequence.
provides
valuable
genomic
resources
for
identification,
evolution,
comparative
research
Cyperaceae.
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Oct. 25, 2023
Abstract
Background
Punica
granatum
is
a
fundamentally
important
fruit
tree
that
has
economic,
medicinal
and
ornamental
properties.
At
present,
there
are
few
reports
on
the
mitochondrial
genome
of
pomegranate.
Hence,
in
this
study
P.
mitogenome
was
sequenced
assembled
to
further
understanding
organization,
variation,
evolution
mitogenomes
species.
Results
The
structure
multi-chromosomes
with
seven
circular
contigs,
measuring
382,774
bp
length
45.91%
GC
content.
It
contained
74
genes,
including
46
protein-coding
25
tRNA
three
rRNA
genes.
There
were
188
pairs
dispersed
repeats
lengths
30
or
greater,
primarily
consisting
reverse
complementary
repeats.
analysis
identified
114SSRs
466
RNA
editing
sites.
Analyses
codon
usage,
nucleotide
diversity
gene
migration
from
chloroplast
also
conducted.
collinear
comparative
structures
between
its
proximal
species
indicated
‘Taishanhong’
closely
related
‘Qingpitian’
Lagerstroemia
indica.
Phylogenetic
examination
based
confirmed
evolutionary
relationship.
Conclusion
results
offered
crucial
information
biology
pomegranate
highlighted
ways
promote
utilization
species’
germplasm.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 6, 2024
,
native
to
Guangdong,
Guangxi,
and
Hainan
provinces
in
China,
has
long
been
utilized
as
an
herbal
remedy
ancient
China.
In
this
study,
we
assembled
annotated
the
complete
mitochondrial
genome
(mitogenome)
of
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Dec. 8, 2023
Introduction
Prunus
pedunculata
(Prunoideae:
Rosaceae),
a
relic
shrub
with
strong
resistance
and
multiple
application
values,
is
endangered
in
China.
Extensive
research
had
been
devoted
to
gene
expression,
molecular
markers,
plastid
genome
analysis,
genetic
background
investigations
of
P.
.
However,
the
mitochondrial
this
species
has
not
systematically
described,
owing
complexity
plant
mitogenome.
Methods
In
present
research,
complete
was
assembled,
annotated,
characterized.
The
genomic
features,
content
repetitive
sequences
were
analyzed.
variation
phylogenetic
analysis
have
extensively
enumerated.
Results
discussion
mitogenome
circular
molecule
total
length
405,855
bp
GC
45.63%,
which
are
smallest
size
highest
among
known
genomes.
encodes
62
genes,
including
34
unique
protein-coding
genes
(PCGs,
excluding
three
possible
pseudogenes),
ribosomal
RNA
19
transfer
genes.
rich
sequences,
counting
112
simple
sequence
repeats,
15
tandem
50
interspersed
repeat
11,793
bp,
accounting
for
2.91%
genome.
Leucine
(Leu)
predominant
amino
acid
PCGs,
frequency
10.67%,
whereas
cysteine
(Cys)
tryptophan
(Trp)
least
adopted.
most
frequently
used
codon
UUU
(Phe),
relative
synonymous
usage
(RSCU)
value
1.12.
Selective
pressure
calculated
based
on
20
shared
PCGs
mitogenomes
32
species,
subjected
purifying
selection
(Ka/Ks
<
1),
ccmC
ccmFn
underwent
positive
selection.
A
262
potential
editing
sites
26
identified.
Furthermore,
56
chloroplast-derived
fragments
ascertained
mitogenome,
ranging
from
30
858
mainly
located
across
IGS
(intergenic
spacer)
regions
or
rRNA
These
findings
verify
occurrence
intracellular
events
chloroplast
mitochondria.
relationship
supported
by
data
other
taxa
Rosaceae
family.
Understanding
characteristics
great
importance
promote
comprehension
its
study
provides
basis
breeding
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Abstract
Background
Red
raspberry
(
Rubus
idaeus
L.)
is
a
renowned
fruit
plant
with
significant
medicinal
value.
Its
nuclear
genome
and
chloroplast
(plastome)
have
been
reported,
while
there
lack
of
genetic
information
on
its
mitogenome.
We
sequenced
assembled
the
complete
mitogenome
R.
,
conducted
series
investigations
comparing
it
genomes,
so
as
to
better
gain
comprehensive
understanding
species’
background.
Results
The
represented
by
one
circular
chromosome
438,947
bp.
Twenty-four
core
genes,
nine
variable
26
tRNAs,
three
rRNAs
were
annotated.
A
total
52
SSRs
38
tandem
repeat
sequences
identified.
533
pairs
dispersed
repeats
detected,
among
which
found
mediated
homologous
recombination,
resulting
in
major
conformation
seven
minor
conformations.
Furthermore,
between
plastome
identified,
including
six
protein-coding
genes
12
tRNA
genes.
also
detected
828
fragments
mitogenome,
trn
M-CAU
gene.
Conclusions
In
this
study,
we
presented
for
first
time
based
data
obtained
from
Illumina
Oxford
Nanopore
sequencing
platforms.
Key
characteristics
examined,
gene
composition,
repetitive
elements,
DNA
fragments.
Additionally,
identified
multiple
recombination
events
high-quality
well-annotated
known
red
will
provide
essential
species
classification,
evolution
analysis,
even
improvement
future.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 18, 2025
Lettuce
(Lactuca
sativa
var.
ramosa
Hort)
is
an
important
leaf
vegetable
that
widely
cultivates
due
to
its
high-quality,
short
growth
cycle,
and
less
diseases.
L.
Hort
belongs
Asteraceae
family
evolutionary
relationships
with
related
species
of
are
not
completely
assessed
based
on
genome
sequences.
Here,
we
assembled
the
whole
mitochondrial
(mt)
Hort,
performed
a
comparative
other
species.
The
mt
has
typical
circular
structure
length
363,324
bp,
within
GC
content
accounted
for
45.35%.
In
total
71
genes,
comprising
35
protein-coding
genes
(PCGs),
6
rRNAs,
28
tRNAs,
2
pseudogenes
were
annotated.
Codon
preference,
RNA-editing
sites,
repetitive
sequences,
migrating
from
chloroplast
(cp)
genomes
investigated
in
genome.
Nucleotide
diversity
(Pi)
showed
was
relatively
conserved.
A
Bayesian
phylogenetic
tree
closely
capitata
virosa,
which
belonged
Lactuca
genus
family.
Our
findings
will
provide
useful
information
explore
genetic
variation,
diversity,
molecular
breeding
genus.
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(1)
Published: March 31, 2025
The
Orobanchaceae
family
is
widely
recognized
as
an
exemplary
model
system
for
examining
the
evolutionary
dynamics
of
parasitic
plants.
However,
reports
on
mitochondrial
genome
(mitogenome)
hemiparasitic
tribe
Cymbarieae
are
currently
lacking.
Here,
we
sequenced,
assembled
and
characterized
complete
mitogenome
genus
Cymbaria
L.
sensu
stricto
(C.
mongolica
C.
daurica).
A
total
51
unique
genes,
including
33
protein-coding
three
rRNA
15
tRNA
shared
by
mitogenomes
two
plants,
exhibiting
gene
content
characteristic
autotrophic
daurica
a
pentacyclic
chromosome
structure
(their
major
conformation),
with
lengths
1,576,465
bp
1,539,836
bp,
respectively.
Moreover,
identified
validated
presence
four
minor
conformations
mediated
pairs
large
repeats
(>
1000
in
size)
eight
six
daurica.
We
further
explored
codon
usage,
RNA
editing
sites,
selective
pressure,
nucleotide
diversity
mitogenomes.
Phylogenetic
analyses
26
species
Lamiales
revealed
that
form
sister
clade
to
other
lineages
Orobanchaceae.
Extensive
mitogenomic
rearrangements
also
observed
between
five
closely
related
species.
Although
plastid
sequences
mitogenomes,
(MTPTs)
their
represent
only
2.37%
1.74%,
Additionally,
there
minimal
evidence
intracellular
horizontal
transfer,
few
genes
(rpl22,
rps3,
ycf2)
showing
low
bootstrap
support
(BS
≤
70%)
relationships
potential
host
plants
Allium
mongolicum,
Leymus
chinensis,
Saposhnikovia
divaricata,
reported
first
time,
which
multiple
repeat-mediated
recombination
little
no
transfer.
Our
findings
provide
valuable
genetic
insights
studies
evolution