Comparative mitogenomic analysis of Sporisorium reilianum f. sp. zeae suggests recombination events during its evolutionary history.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Modern understanding of the concept of genetic diversity must include the study of both nuclear and organellar DNA, which differ greatly in terms of their structure, organization, gene content and distribution. This study comprises an analysis of the genetic diversity of the smut fungus Sporisorium reilianum f. sp. zeae from a mitochondrial perspective.

Methods

Whole-genome sequencing data was generated from biological samples of S. reilianum collected from different geographical regions. Multiple sequence alignment and gene synteny analysis were performed to further characterize genetic diversity in the context of mitogenomic polymorphisms.

Results

Mitochondria of strains collected in China contained unique sequences. The largest uni

SUBMITTER: Mendoza H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11413489 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature