The plastid genome of twenty-two species from Ferula, Talassia, and Soranthus: comparative analysis, phylogenetic implications, and adaptive evolution.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Ferula genus encompasses 180-185 species and is one of the largest genera in Apiaceae, with many of Ferula species possessing important medical value. The previous studies provided more information for Ferula, but its infrageneric relationships are still confusing. In addition, its genetic basis of its adaptive evolution remains poorly understood. Plastid genomes with more variable sites have the potential to reconstruct robust phylogeny in plants and investigate the adaptive evolution of plants. Although chloroplast genomes have been reported within the Ferula genus, few studies have been conducted using chloroplast genomes, especially for endemic species in China.

Results

Comprehensively comparative analyses of 22 newly sequenced and assembled plastomes indi

SUBMITTER: Qin HH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9814190 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature