Analysis of the Codon Usage Bias Pattern in the Chloroplast Genomes of <i>Chloranthus</i> Species (Chloranthaceae).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The codon preference of chloroplast genomes not only reflects mutation patterns during the evolutionary processes of species but also significantly affects the efficiency of gene expression. This characteristic holds significant scientific importance in the application of chloroplast genetic engineering and the genetic improvement of species. Chloranthus, an ancestral angiosperm with significant economic, medicinal, and ornamental value, belongs to the basal angiosperms. However, the codon usage patterns among Chloranthus species have remained unclear.

Methods

To investigate codon usage bias and its influencing factors in Chloranthus chloroplast genomes, we utilized CodonW, CUSP, and SPSS software to analyze the chloroplast genomes of seven

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11855406 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature