Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of bull kelp, Nereocystis luetkeana. Issue 1 (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zheng, Zhou; Chen, Hao; Wang, Huaiping; Jiang, Weiming; Cao, Qian; Du, Ning
• Is Part Of: Mitochondrial DNA. Volume 4:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 630
• Page End: 631
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: Nereocystis luetkeana -- mitochondrial genome -- assembly; Mitochondrial DNA -- Periodicals; 572.869
• DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2018.1501295
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2380-2359

Abstract

Abstract: In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of Nereocystis luetkeana was recovered through Illumina sequencing data. This complete mitochondrial genome of N. luetkeana was 37, 399 bp in length and contained a compact gene coding structure, which accounts for 93% of whole genome. The mt genome of N. luetkeana encoded 63 genes including 37 protein-coding genes, 24 tRNA genes and 2 ribosomal RNA genes. The overall GC content of N. luetkeana cp genome is 35.0%. By phylogenetic analysis using whole genome-wide alignments through NJ method, N. luetkeana existed in a unique branch as a distinct genus, which showed a relative close relationship with the clade of Saccharina and Laminaria (Laminariaceae). This complete mitochondrial genome can be subsequently used for further evolution studies of brown algae and provide valuable insight into dynamic evolution of genome arrangements.