Characterization of complete chloroplast genome of Angelica sinensis (Apiaceae), an endemic medical plant to China. Issue 1 (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tian, Enwei; Liu, Qianqian; Chen, Wenna; Li, Fang; Chen, Aimin; Li, Chan; Chao, Zhi
• Is Part Of: Mitochondrial DNA. Volume 4:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 158
• Page End: 159
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: Angelica sinensis -- chloroplast genome -- phylogenetic relationships; Mitochondrial DNA -- Periodicals; 572.869
• DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2018.1544862
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2380-2359

Abstract

Abstract: Angelica sinensis is a famous traditional Chinese medicinal herb which is used with a long history in China. However, presently, it is on the verge of extinction due to over-exploitation and habitat destruction. To conduct population genomic studies and offer strategies of conservation and management, we sequenced the complete chloroplast genome of A. sinensis using the next-generation sequencing technology. The complete cp genome is 142, 822 bp in length, which contains a large single-copy region (LSC) of 99, 964 bp, a small single-copy (SSC) region of 17, 750 bp, and two inverted repeat (IRa and IRb) regions of 12, 554 bp. The G + C content of cp genome is 37.4%. The genome comprises a total of 128 genes, including 83 protein-coding genes, eight ribosomal RNA(rRNA) genes and 35 transfer RNA (tRNA). Phylogenetic inference indicated that A. sinensis was closely related to A. gigas, A. decursiva, A. nitida and A.dahurica.