Genomic insights into the mitochondria of 11 eastern North American species of Cladonia.

ABSTRACT: Cladonia is among the most species-rich genera of lichens globally. Species in this lineage, commonly referred to as reindeer lichens, are ecologically important in numerous regions worldwide. In some locations, species of Cladonia can comprise the dominant groundcover, and are a major food source for caribou and other mammals. Additionally, many species are known to produce substances with antimicrobial properties or other characteristics with potentially important medical applications. This exceptional morphological and ecological variation contrasts sharply with the limited molecular divergence often observed among species. As a new resource to facilitate ongoing and future studies of these important species, we analyse here the sequences of 11 Cladonia mitochondria

SUBMITTER: Brigham LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7801001 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature