The complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic analysis of <i>Lotus corniculatus</i> (Fabaceae, Papilionoideae).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lotus corniculatus is a perennial leguminous herb and serves as a high-quality forage, playing a key role in both grassland ecological restoration and the development of grazing livestock farming.

Methods

In this study, we successfully assembled the L. corniculatus mitochondrial genome and investigated various related aspects, including genomic features, RNA editing sites, codon preference, gene transfer events, and phylogeny.

Results and discussion

We found that the length of the L. corniculatus mitochondrial genome is 401,301 bp, and its GC content is 45.15%. It consists of 53 genes, comprising 32 protein-coding genes, 3 ribosomal RNA genes, and 18 transfer RNA genes. A total of 146 scattered repeats, 8 tandem repeats, and 124 simpl

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11933009 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature