Comparative chloroplast genomes of camellia species.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Camellia, comprising more than 200 species, is a valuable economic commodity due to its enormously popular commercial products: tea leaves, flowers, and high-quality edible oils. It is the largest and most important genus in the family Theaceae. However, phylogenetic resolution of the species has proven to be difficult. Consequently, the interspecies relationships of the genus Camellia are still hotly debated. Phylogenomics is an attractive avenue that can be used to reconstruct the tree of life, especially at low taxonomic levels.

Methodology/principal findings

Seven complete chloroplast (cp) genomes were sequenced from six species representing different subdivisions of the genus Camellia using Illumina sequencing technology. Four junctions between the single-cop

SUBMITTER: Yang JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3751842 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature