Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome sequence of Dalbergia species and its phylogenetic implications.

ABSTRACT: The pantropical plant genus Dalbergia comprises approximately 250 species, most of which have a high economic and ecological value. However, these species are among the most threatened due to illegal logging and the timber trade. To enforce protective legislation and ensure effective conservation of Dalbergia species, the identity of wood being traded must be accurately validated. For the rapid and accurate identification of Dalbergia species and assessment of phylogenetic relationships, it would be highly desirable to develop more effective DNA barcodes for these species. In this study, we sequenced and compared the chloroplast genomes of nine species of Dalbergia. We found that these chloroplast genomes were conserved with respect to genome size, structure, and gene content and showed lo

SUBMITTER: Song Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6938520 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature