Comparative analysis of chloroplast genomes on Meliaceae species: insights into the evolution and species identification.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Meliaceae, a significant group in Sapindales, possesses material and medicinal value due to its applications in timber and bioactive compounds. However, the high morphological diversity of the Meliaceae species and the lack of comparative studies of chloroplast (cp) genomes have led to great challenges in the classification and identification of Meliaceae species.

Methods

In this study, we sequenced the complete cp genomes of three Toona species (Toona fargesii, Toona ciliata, and Toona sinensis), and conducted comparative analyses of these cp genomes along with 29 previously published cp genomes of Meliaceae. Additionally, we performed the phylogenetic analyses and estimated the divergence times of Meliaceae.

Results

The cp ge

SUBMITTER: Nie Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11933007 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature