Interactions between chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes in 11 <i>Salix</i> species.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The genus Salix, widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, is characterized by its dioecious nature and frequent natural hybridization. It has significant ecological and economic value in landscaping, ornamentation purposes, biomass production, and traditional medicine. Understanding its evolutionary dynamics is crucial for effective conservation and sustainable utilization. While hybridization and intracellular gene transfer offer valuable insights into its genetic architecture and evolutionary trajectories, studies examining both chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes remain limited.

Methods

We sequenced and assembled the chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes of male and female individuals from three closely related Salix species, namely

SUBMITTER: Kim Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12678270 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature