Comparative Genomics and Phylogenetic Relationships among Solanaceae

A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Genetics and Genomics".

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College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
Interests: horticulture; genetic diversity; molecular markers; plant genetics; phylogenetics

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Dear Colleagues,

Solanaceae are one of the largest family of vascular plants, with about 3000 species. Most Solanaceae plants have important application value for human beings, providing many kinds of food and medicinal materials, such as potato (Solanum tuberosum), tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), eggplant (Solanum melongena), wolfberry (Lycium chinense), and golden berry (Physalis pubescens). The chloroplast genomes, mitochondrial genomes, and even genomes of many Solanaceae species have been sequenced, providing a solid basis for the systematic classification, genetic diversity, molecular identification, functional genomics, comparative genomics, and genomics-assisted breeding of Solanaceae. This Special Issue of Genes will focus on Solanaceae comparative genomics, genetic diversity, and phylogenetic relationships. Studies aiming at the molecular identification of Solanaceae plants at the genome level are also welcome. We welcome research article and review submissions that contain the following scientific themes:

  1. Novel genome, chloroplast genome, mitochondrial genome, and related comparative genomic analyses of Solanaceae plants.
  2. Research on and reviews of the phylogenetic evolution of Solanaceae.
  3. Comparative analyses of conventional plant diversity and plant breeding using omics approaches in Solanaceae.
  4. Plant diversity, phylogenetic relationships, and comparative genomics using data analysis methods.
  5. Molecular identification and DNA barcoding screening of Solanaceae at the genome level.

Prof. Dr. Shangguo Feng
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Keywords

  • comparative genomics
  • phylogenetics
  • genetic diversity
  • molecular markers
  • molecular identification
  • Solanaceae
 

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Sequencing and Phylogenetic Analysis of the Chloroplast Genome of Three Apricot Species
by Ru Yi, Wenquan Bao, Dun Ao, Yu-e Bai, Lin Wang and Ta-na Wuyun
Genes 2023, 14(10), 1959; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14101959 - 18 Oct 2023
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The production and quality of apricots in China is currently limited by the availability of germplasm resource characterizations, including identification at the species and cultivar level. To help address this issue, the complete chloroplast genomes of Prunus armeniaca L., P. sibirica L. and [...] Read more.
The production and quality of apricots in China is currently limited by the availability of germplasm resource characterizations, including identification at the species and cultivar level. To help address this issue, the complete chloroplast genomes of Prunus armeniaca L., P. sibirica L. and kernel consumption apricot were sequenced, characterized, and phylogenetically analyzed. The three chloroplast (cp) genomes ranged from 157,951 to 158,224 bp, and 131 genes were identified, including 86 protein-coding genes, 37 rRNAs, and 8 tRNAs. The GC content ranged from 36.70% to 36.75%. Of the 170 repetitive sequences detected, 42 were shared by all three species, and 53–57 simple sequence repeats were detected with AT base preferences. Comparative genomic analysis revealed high similarity in overall structure and gene content as well as seven variation hotspot regions, including psbA-trnK-UUU, rpoC1-rpoB, rpl32-trnL-UAG, trnK-rps16, ndhG-ndhI, ccsA-ndhD, and ndhF-trnL. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the three apricot species clustered into one group, and the genetic relationship between P. armeniaca and kernel consumption apricot was the closest. The results of this study provide a theoretical basis for further research on the genetic diversity of apricots and the development and utilization of molecular markers for the genetic engineering and breeding of apricots. Full article
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