Complete Chloroplast Genome of Gardneria multiflora Makino 1901 Revealed

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A recent study has successfully sequenced the complete chloroplast genome of Gardneria multiflora Makino 1901, a medicinally important plant endemic to China. The research team, led by School of Pharmacy researchers, discovered a typical circular quadripartite structure in the 144,920 bp genome, with 125 unique genes, including 82 protein-coding, 35 tRNA, and 8 rRNA genes. The findings show that G. multiflora is closely related to G. ovata, shedding light on the evolutionary history of this species.

Key Takeaways:

  • The complete chloroplast genome of G. multiflora has been sequenced, with a typical circular quadripartite structure and 125 unique genes.
  • The genome consists of 98,036 bp LSC, 18,382 bp SSC, and two 14,251 bp IRs, with a GC content of 37.82%.
  • Phylogenetic analysis revealed that G. multiflora is closely related to G. ovata.
  • The study's findings will guide future research on the evolutionary history of G. multiflora.
  • Guangyan Li, et al., were the lead researchers on this project, with additional contributions from Bing Li, Guosi Li, and Xiangwen Song.
  • The research was funded by the Provincial Quality Engineering Project of Colleges And Universities in Anhui Province.
  • The study's data can be accessed in the journal article "Characteristics and phylogenetic analysis of the complete chloroplast genome of Gardneria multiflora Makino 1901 from the family Loganiaceae" published in Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources.

Statistics:

  • The chloroplast genome of G. multiflora spans 144,920 bp.
  • The genome has 125 genes, comprising 82 protein-coding, 35 tRNA, and 8 rRNA genes.
  • The GC content of the genome is 37.82%.
  • The study's findings were published in a journal article with the DOI 10.1080/23802359.2025.2547917, available at https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/23802359.2025.2547917.
  • The study's data was collected from West Anhui Health Vocational College in Lu'an, People's Republic of China.

Sources:

  • Li, G., et al. (2025). Characteristics and phylogenetic analysis of the complete chloroplast genome of Gardneria multiflora Makino 1901 from the family Loganiaceae. Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 10(9), 847-851. doi: 10.1080/23802359.2025.2547917
  • NewsRx. (2025, September 9). School of Pharmacy Researchers Release New Study Findings on DNA Research (Characteristics and phylogenetic analysis of the complete chloroplast genome of Gardneria multiflora Makino 1901 from the family Loganiaceae). Life Science Weekly, 4912.