PJB-2017-749
Characterization of the whole chloroplast genome of Bergenia crassifolia (L.) Fritsch, an endangered medicinal herb
Shiping Cheng
Abstract
Bergenia crassifolia (L.) Fritsch is a well-known perennial evergreen herb with medicinal properties. This species is also valued as an ornamental plant because of its beautiful and colorful flowers. In this study, the B. crassifolia chloroplast genome was characterized by next-generation Illumina paired-end sequencing. The complete genome comprises 156,370 bp, with an inverted repeat region (25,517 bp), a small single copy region (18,170 bp), and a large single copy region (87,166 bp). A total of 121 genes were identified, including 84 protein-coding genes, 29 transfer RNA genes, and eight ribosomal RNA genes. The total GC content of the whole genome is 37.74%. The results of a phylogenetic analysis are consistent with the traditional taxonomic framework of the family Saxifragaceae, and B. crassifolia is relatively closely related to Heuchera parviflora var. saurensis.
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