Comparative Analysis of the Complete Chloroplast Genomes of Four Aconitum Medicinal Species.

ABSTRACT: Aconitum (Ranunculaceae) consists of approximately 400 species distributed in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. Many species are well-known herbs, mainly used for analgesia and anti-inflammatory purposes. This genus is well represented in China and has gained widespread attention for its toxicity and detoxification properties. In southwestern China, several Aconitum species, called ‘Dula’ in the Yi Nationality, were often used to control the poisonous effects of other Aconitum plants. In this study, the complete chloroplast (cp) genomes of these species were determined for the first time through Illumina paired-end sequencing. Our results indicate that their cp genomes ranged from 151,214 bp (A. episcopale) to 155,769 bp (A. delavayi) in l

SUBMITTER: Meng J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6102581 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature