Sang Heon Kim, Ji Hun Yi, Jin-Woo Kim, Wonwoo Cho, Ji Young Jung
{"title":"The complete chloroplast genome sequences of Korean Native <i>Veronica</i> subgenus <i>Pseudolysimachion</i> species (Part II): <i>V. daurica</i> and <i>V. pyrethrina</i>.","authors":"Sang Heon Kim, Ji Hun Yi, Jin-Woo Kim, Wonwoo Cho, Ji Young Jung","doi":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2699475","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2699475","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We characterized the complete chloroplast genomes of <i>Veronica daurica</i> and <i>V. pyrethrina</i> (Plantaginaceae) using Illumina sequencing. The circular genomes were 152,223 bp and 152,240 bp in length, respectively, exhibiting a quadripartite structure with a large single-copy region (83,165-83,182 bp), a small single-copy region (17,700 bp), and a pair of inverted repeat regions (25,679 bp). Both genomes encoded 133 genes with a GC content of 38.0%. Maximum likelihood phylogenetic analysis revealed that <i>V. daurica</i> and <i>V. pyrethrina</i> form a monophyletic clade, showing a robust sister relationship with <i>V. longifolia</i> and <i>V. pusanensis</i>. These genomic resources, along with distinct SSR and RSCU profiles, resolve subgeneric morphological ambiguities and support future evolutionary studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":18647,"journal":{"name":"Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources","volume":"11 9","pages":"973-978"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13410545/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148620720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Sphaeramia nematoptera</i> (Gobiiformes: Apogonidae) and its phylogenetic position.","authors":"Siqi Tang, Hanwen Zhang, Chengjun Fang, Chen Wang, Xiao Chen, Junjie Wang","doi":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2699479","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2699479","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Sphaeramia nematoptera</i> (Bleeker, 1856) was sequenced and characterized for the first time. The 16,563 bp circular mitogenome encompasses 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNAs, two rRNAs, and one control region. Its nucleotide composition is 27.0% A, 25.4% T, 30.5% C, and 17.1% G, indicating an AT bias of 52.4%. Phylogenetic analysis confirms that <i>S. nematoptera</i> forms a well-supported monophyletic lineage with maximum (100%) bootstrap support. This study contributes valuable molecular resources for resolving the phylogenetic relationships within the Apogonidae.</p>","PeriodicalId":18647,"journal":{"name":"Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources","volume":"11 8","pages":"952-956"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13410541/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148620691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The complete chloroplast genome sequence of <i>Mentha sachalinensis</i> (Briq.) Kudô (Lamiaceae).","authors":"Yuan Yuan Zhu, Yifan Yu, Jingqiong Wan, Xiaolan Li, Cai Zhang, Runting Yin, Zhen Ouyang, Yuan Wei, Zhongyi Hua","doi":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2703415","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2703415","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Mentha sachalinensis</i> (Briq.) Kudô is a potentially valuable aromatic plant in the Lamiaceae. Here, we assembled and characterized its complete chloroplast genome. The genome is 152,159 bp long and has a typical quadripartite structure, comprising a 83,293 bp large single-copy (LSC) region, a 17,668 bp small single-copy (SSC) region , and two 25,599 bp inverted repeats (IRs). The overall GC content is 36.99%. A total of 130 genes were annotated, including 85 protein-coding genes, 37 tRNA genes, and eight rRNA genes. This genome constitutes a valuable genomic resource for species identification, phylogenetic reconstruction, and evolutionary analyses within the genus <i>Mentha</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":18647,"journal":{"name":"Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources","volume":"11 8","pages":"947-951"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13378726/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148579433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kang Wang, Meifei Li, Jinxuan Zheng, Yonghong Zhang
{"title":"The complete chloroplast genome of <i>Rhamnoneuron balansae,</i> the only species of <i>Rhamnoneuron</i> (Thymelaeaceae).","authors":"Kang Wang, Meifei Li, Jinxuan Zheng, Yonghong Zhang","doi":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2694188","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2694188","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Rhamnoneuron balansae</i> (Drake) Gilg is the only species of the genus <i>Rhamnoneuron</i> in Thymelaeaceae. In this study, we sequenced, assembled, and annotated the complete chloroplast genome of <i>R. balansae.</i> The genome is 172,971 bp in length with a typical quadripartite structure, comprising an LSC region of 85,819 bp, an SSC region of 2,900 bp, and two IR regions of 42,126 bp each. A total of 139 genes were annotated, including 93 protein-coding genes, 38 tRNA genes, and 8 rRNA genes. Phylogenetic analysis strongly supported <i>R. balansae</i> as sister to <i>Edgeworthia</i> species. Our results provide valuable genetic resources for further studies of Thymelaeaceae.</p>","PeriodicalId":18647,"journal":{"name":"Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources","volume":"11 8","pages":"941-946"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13371497/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148456266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic analysis of <i>Amanita franzii</i> (Amanitaceae, Agaricales).","authors":"Wen-Hao Zhang, Xiu-Juan Li, Yu-Xian Gao, Li-Ping Tang","doi":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2694132","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2694132","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Amanita franzii</i> is a non-lethal species of <i>Amanita</i> sect. <i>Phalloideae</i> belonging to the <i>A. pseudogemmata</i> subclade. In this study, we report its complete mitochondrial genome assembled from Illumina paired-end reads. The mitochondrial genome is 57,020 bp with a GC content of 22.27% and contains 15 conserved PCGs, three putative ORFs, two rRNA genes, and 27 tRNA genes. Phylogenetic analysis based on concatenated mitochondrial PCGs places <i>A. franzii</i> within sect. <i>Phalloideae</i>, where it forms a distinct lineage from the cyclopeptide toxin-producing clade. This study presents the first complete mitochondrial genome of <i>A. franzii</i> and provides a resource for evolutionary studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":18647,"journal":{"name":"Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources","volume":"11 8","pages":"936-940"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13366642/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148448114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dan Wu, Rouhui Zhao, Anqi Yu, Xiaojuan Li, Yuchen Yan, Geng Gao, Xinyi Pan, Shan Jiang, Jianke Yang
{"title":"Complete plastid genome and phylogenetic analysis of <i>Hypericum wightianum</i> (Hypericaceae).","authors":"Dan Wu, Rouhui Zhao, Anqi Yu, Xiaojuan Li, Yuchen Yan, Geng Gao, Xinyi Pan, Shan Jiang, Jianke Yang","doi":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2699496","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2699496","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Hypericum wightianum</i> is a medicinal plant (section <i>Monanthema)</i> . In this study, we assembled, annotated and characterized the complete plastid genome of <i>H. wightianum</i>. The plastome is 137,760 bp in length and exhibits a standard quadripartite layout. In total, 119 genes were identified, comprising 35 tRNAs, 8 rRNAs, 3 pseudogenes, and 73 protein-coding genes with biased synonymous codon usage. Phylogenetic inference indicated that <i>H. wightianum</i> and <i>H. petiolulatum</i> form a well-supported sister clade, suggesting a close evolutionary relationship between sections <i>Monanthema</i> and <i>Elodeoida</i>. This data provide critical resources for species delimitation and evolutionary studies within the genus <i>Hypericum</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":18647,"journal":{"name":"Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources","volume":"11 8","pages":"925-929"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13353384/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148422347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The complete chloroplast genome of <i>Viola mandshurica</i> (Violaceae) and its phylogenetic analysis.","authors":"Feng Ni, Lina Pan, Jingjing Xia, Dujuan Zhan","doi":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2699499","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2699499","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Viola mandshurica</i> is a perennial herb of Violaceae. In this study, we reported and characterized the complete chloroplast genome of <i>V. mandshurica</i> based on Illumina paired-end sequencing data. The complete chloroplast genome was 156,476 bp in length, with an overall GC content of 36.30%. A total of 112 unique genes were annotated, comprising 78 protein-coding genes, 30 tRNA genes, and four rRNA genes. Phylogenetic analysis showed that <i>V. mandshurica</i> was placed within the genus <i>Viola</i>. This chloroplast genome provides valuable genomic information for further studies on species identification, phylogeny, and plastome evolution in Violaceae.</p>","PeriodicalId":18647,"journal":{"name":"Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources","volume":"11 8","pages":"930-935"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13353473/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148422467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hyejin Kim, HoSeong Lee, Yong Hwi Kim, Bong Han Yun, Ho-Seop Han, In Gug Baek, In-Chul Bang
{"title":"Complete mitochondrial genome of the hybrid flounder <i>Platichthys stellatus</i> (♀) × <i>Verasper variegatus</i> (♂).","authors":"Hyejin Kim, HoSeong Lee, Yong Hwi Kim, Bong Han Yun, Ho-Seop Han, In Gug Baek, In-Chul Bang","doi":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2664911","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2664911","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The starry flounder (<i>Platichthys stellatus</i>) and the spotted halibut (<i>Verasper variegatus</i>) are economically important flatfish species in Korea. The hybrid <i>P. stellatus</i> (♀) × <i>V. variegatus</i> (♂) has attracted attention in aquaculture. In this study, we report the first complete mitochondrial genome sequence of this hybrid flatfish, obtained using next-generation sequencing. The mitogenome is 16,874 bp in length and comprises 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNAs, and two rRNAs. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the hybrid clusters with its maternal species, <i>P. stellatus</i>, confirming strict maternal inheritance of mitochondrial DNA. These findings provide genomic resources for phylogenetics and hybrid flatfish breeding.</p>","PeriodicalId":18647,"journal":{"name":"Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources","volume":"11 8","pages":"919-924"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13347844/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148422303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Haoliang Shi, Wei Wang, Kai Chen, Ying Qi, Penghua Gao, Min Yang, Jianrong Zhao, Feiyan Huang, Lifang Li, Lei Yu
{"title":"Complete chloroplast genome and phylogenetic analysis of <i>Amorphophallus ochroleucus</i> Hett. & V.D.Nguyen 2001 (Araceae).","authors":"Haoliang Shi, Wei Wang, Kai Chen, Ying Qi, Penghua Gao, Min Yang, Jianrong Zhao, Feiyan Huang, Lifang Li, Lei Yu","doi":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2694148","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2694148","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Amorphophallus ochroleucus</i> Hett. & V.D.Nguyen 2001, a perennial herbaceous plant in the genus <i>Amorphophallus</i> (Araceae family), is characterized by a tuberous root system, and is renowned for its unique pale-colored inflorescence and distinctive leaves. It is utilized as an ornamental plant in gardens and indoors. However, the genetic and phylogenetic relationships of this species remain largely unknown, leaving unanswered questions about its evolutionary trajectory. For the first time, this study presents the complete chloroplast genome of <i>A. ochroleucus</i>. The results demonstrate that the chloroplast genome spans 172,779 bp with an overall GC content of 35.15%, comprising a large single-copy (LSC) region of 92,449 bp, a small single-copy (SSC) region of 15,596 bp, and two inverted repeat (IR) regions each 32,367 bp in length. A total of 130 functional genes were annotated, including 85 protein-coding genes, 37 tRNA genes, and 8 rRNA genes. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that all <i>Amorphophallus</i> species formed a highly supported monophyletic clade, with <i>A. ochroleucus</i> showing closer affinity to <i>A. paeoniifolius</i> and <i>A. titanum</i>. The chloroplast genomic data provide a valuable resource for future taxonomic and evolutionary studies in <i>Amorphophallus</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":18647,"journal":{"name":"Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources","volume":"11 8","pages":"913-918"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13410543/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148620551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The complete chloroplast genome sequence of the medicinal plant <i>Dimetia hedyotidea</i> (DC.) T.C.Hsu (Rubiaceae) and its phylogenetic analysis.","authors":"Ade Prasetyo Agung, Ausana Wongtayan, Yihui Tan, Liangqiang Huang, Xinmin Pan, Guoan Shen","doi":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2694152","DOIUrl":"10.1080/23802359.2026.2694152","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We assembled and characterized the complete chloroplast genome of <i>Dimetia hedyotidea</i> (DC.) T.C.Hsu. It is 154,385 bp with 37.6% GC. In total, 128 genes were annotated, consisting of 83 protein-coding genes, 37 tRNA genes, and eight rRNA genes. The order and composition of genes were similar to those of other Spermacoceae species. A phylogenetic tree based on the chloroplast genome showed that <i>D. hedyotidea</i> is nested within Spermacoceae and is sister to <i>Exallage chrysotricha</i>. This study enriches the chloroplast genome database for Rubiaceae and provides a foundation for future phylogenetic and genomic studies of the family.</p>","PeriodicalId":18647,"journal":{"name":"Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources","volume":"11 8","pages":"893-897"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13410546/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148620717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}