Complete chloroplast genome data reveal the existence of the Solidago canadensis L. complex and its potential introduction pathways into China.

ABSTRACT: Solidago canadensis, native to North America, is an invasive species in many areas of the world, where it causes serious damage to natural ecosystems and economic losses. However, a dearth of genetic resources and molecular markers has hampered our understanding of its invasion history. Here, we de novo assembled 40 complete chloroplast genomes of Solidago species, including 21 S. canadensis individuals, 15 S. altissima individuals, and four S. decurrens individuals, the sizes of which ranged from 152,412 bp to 153,170 bp. The phylogenetic trees based on the complete chloroplast genome sequences and nuclear genome-wide SNP data showed that S. canadensis and S. altissima cluster together and form a monophyletic pair, as sister to S.

SUBMITTER: Tao YT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11695338 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature