Comparative Study of Leaf Cell DNA from Four Oak Tree Species
Jenn Hoskins
11th June, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- Researchers from China West Normal University sequenced and analyzed the chloroplast genomes of ten Quercus section Cyclobalanopsis species
- The study found that the chloroplast genomes of these species are highly conserved in structure and size, with no rearrangements or inversions detected
- Phylogenetic analysis revealed that Quercus hui was the first to diverge, while Quercus disciformis and Quercus blackei are closely related, aiding in species classification and evolutionary studies
GeneticsPlant ScienceEvolution
References
Main Study
1) Comparative and phylogenetic analysis of chloroplast genomes from four species in Quercus section Cyclobalanopsis
Published 10th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-024-01232-y
Related Studies
2) Phylogeny and biogeography of East Asian evergreen oaks (Quercus section Cyclobalanopsis; Fagaceae): Insights into the Cenozoic history of evergreen broad-leaved forests in subtropical Asia.
3) The complete chloroplast genome sequence of Quercus chungii (Fagaceae).
4) IRscope: an online program to visualize the junction sites of chloroplast genomes.