Comparative analysis of the complete sequence of the plastid genome of Parthenium argentatum and identification of DNA barcodes to differentiate Parthenium species and lines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parthenium argentatum (guayule) is an industrial crop that produces latex, which was recently commercialized as a source of latex rubber safe for people with Type I latex allergy. The complete plastid genome of P. argentatum was sequenced. The sequence provides important information useful for genetic engineering strategies. Comparison to the sequences of plastid genomes from three other members of the Asteraceae, Lactuca sativa, Guitozia abyssinica and Helianthus annuus revealed details of the evolution of the four genomes. Chloroplast-specific DNA barcodes were developed for identification of Parthenium species and lines.

Results

The complete plastid genome of P. argentatum is 152,803 bp. Based on the overall comparison of individual protein coding genes with th

SUBMITTER: Kumar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2784773 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature