Comparative analysis of chloroplast genome and new insights into phylogenetic relationships of Ajuga and common adulterants.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The potential contamination of herbal medicinal products poses a significant concern for consumer health. Given the limited availability of genetic information concerning Ajuga species, it becomes imperative to incorporate supplementary molecular markers to enhance and ensure accurate species identification.

Methods

In this study, the chloroplast (cp) genomes of seven species of the genus Ajuag were sequenced, de novo assembled and characterized.

Results

exhibiting lengths ranging from 150,342 bp to 150,472 bp, encompassing 86 - 88 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 35 - 37 transfer RNA, and eight ribosomal RNA. The repetitive sequences, codon uses, and cp genomes of seven species were highly conserved, and PCGs were the reliable molecular markers for investiga

SUBMITTER: Shang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10634298 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature