Comparative and Phylogenetic Analysis of the Complete Chloroplast Genomes of <i>Lithocarpus</i> Species (Fagaceae) in South China.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: In South China, Lithocarpus species dominate mixed evergreen broadleaf forests, forming symbiotic relationships with ectomycorrhizal fungi and serving as food resources for diverse fauna, including frugivorous birds and mammals. The limited understanding of chloroplast genomes in this genus restricts our insights into its species diversity. This study investigates the chloroplast genome (cp genome) sequences from seven Lithocarpus species, aims to elucidate their structural variation, evolutionary relationships, and functional gene content to provide effective support for future genetic conservation and breeding efforts. Methods: We isolated total DNA from fresh leaves and sequenced the complete cp genomes of these samples. To develop a ge

SUBMITTER: Shi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12192078 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature