Uncovering dynamic evolution in the plastid genome of seven Ligusticum species provides insights into species discrimination and phylogenetic implications

Abstract Ligusticum L., one of the largest members in Apiaceae, encompasses medicinally important plants, the taxonomic statuses of which have been proved to be difficult to resolve. In the current study, the complete chloroplast genomes of seven crucial plants of the best-known herbs in Ligusticum...

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Main Authors: Can Yuan, Xiufen Sha, Miao Xiong, Wenjuan Zhong, Yu Wei, Mingqian Li, Shan Tao, Fangsheng Mou, Fang Peng, Chao Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-80225-0