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ArticleBotanical studies2024

The complete chloroplast genome and phylogentic results support the species position of Swertia banzragczii and Swertia marginata (Gentianaceae) in Mongolia.

Dashzeveg Oyuntsetseg, Nudkhuu Nyamgerel, Shukherdorj Baasanmunkh, Batlai Oyuntsetseg, Magsar Urgamal, Jung Won Yoon, Gun-Aajav Bayarmaa, Hyeok Jae Choi

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Dashzeveg OyuntsetsegDepartment of Biology, School of Arts and Sciences, National University of Mongolia, 14201, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Nudkhuu NyamgerelDepartment of Biology and Chemistry, Changwon National University, 51140, Changwon, South Korea.
Shukherdorj BaasanmunkhDepartment of Biology and Chemistry, Changwon National University, 51140, Changwon, South Korea.
Batlai OyuntsetsegDepartment of Biology, School of Arts and Sciences, National University of Mongolia, 14201, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Magsar UrgamalLaboratory of Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetic, Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Mongolian Academy of Sciences, 13330, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Jung Won YoonDMZ Botanic Garden, Korea National Arboretum, 11186, Pocheon, South Korea.
Gun-Aajav BayarmaaDepartment of Biology, School of Arts and Sciences, National University of Mongolia, 14201, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. g.bayarmaa@num.edu.mn.
Hyeok Jae ChoiDepartment of Biology and Chemistry, Changwon National University, 51140, Changwon, South Korea. hjchoi1975@changwon.ac.kr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6315-0071

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Korea Basic Science Institute 2023R1A6C101B022Korea National Arboretum KNA1-2-42, 22-2National University of Mongolia P2023-4591
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backgroundSwertia banzragczii and S. marginata are important medicinal species in Mongolia. However, their taxonomic positions and genetic backgrounds remain unknown. In this study, we explored the complete chloroplast genomes and DNA barcoding of these species and compared them with those of closely related species within the subgenus to determine their taxonomic positions and phylogenetic relationships.

resultThe chloroplast genomes of S. banzragczii and S. marginata encoded 114 genes, including 80 protein-coding genes, 30 tRNA genes, and 4 rRNA genes. Among them, 16 genes contained a single intron, and 2 genes had two introns. Closely related species had a conserved genome structure and gene content. Only differences in genome length were noticed, which were caused by the expansion and contraction of the inverted repeat (IR) region and loss of exons in some genes. The trnH-GUG-psbA and trnD-GUC-trnY-GUA intergenic regions had high genetic diversity within Swertia plastomes. Overall, S. banzragczii and S. marginata are true species and belong to the subgenus Swertia.

conclusionsThese results provide valuable genetic and morphological information on rare and subendemic Swertia species in Mongolia, which can be used for further advanced studies on the Swertia genus.

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Chloroplast genomeEndemicFlora of MongoliaSwertiaTaxonomy

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