Comparative analysis of the complete chloroplast genome of Pueraria provides insights for species identification, phylogenetic relationships, and taxonomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pueraria is an edible and medicinal raw material, which is of great value to the pharmaceutical and food industries. Nonetheless, due to morphological diversity and complex domestication history, the classification of Pueraria plants is ambiguous. As the varieties on the market are mixed, the species are difficult to distinguish, and their morphological characteristics are similar to the physical and chemical properties. It is difficult to accurately identify them by traditional identification methods. Chloroplast (cp) genomes are widely used in species identification and phylogenetic studies to achieve accurate identification of medicinal plants, and can also provide more reference information for phylogenetic studies. Based on interspecific and intraspecific sampling,

SUBMITTER: Hai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11656598 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature