The first complete mitochondrial genome of Curcuma amarissima (Zingiberaceae): insights into multi-branch structure, codon usage, and phylogenetic evolution.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As a key genus in Zingiberaceae, Curcuma is widely studied for its taxonomic diversity, the presence of bioactive curcuminoids and volatile oils, and its extensive applications in traditional medicine and economic products such as spices and cosmetics. Although chloroplast genomes have been assembled and published for over 20 Curcuma species, mitochondrial genomic data remain limited.

Results

We successfully sequenced, assembled, and annotated the mitogenome of Curcuma amarissima (C. amarissima) using both Illumina short reads and Nanopore long reads, achieving the first complete mitogenome characterization in the Zingiberaceae family. The C. amarissima mitogenome features a unique multi-branched structure, spanning 6,505,655 bp and consisting of 39 distinct segme

SUBMITTER: Liang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11971759 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature