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ArticleJournal of advanced research2026

Chromosome-level genome of wild-simulated Panax ginseng identifies SNP markers for germplasm and medicinal quality evaluation.

Xuejiao Liao, Yidan Xi, Baosheng Liao, Shuiming Xiao, Shuai Guo, Haoyu Hu, Zhihai Huang, Deqiang Dou, Shilin Chen, Jiang Xu

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Xuejiao LiaoState Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
Yidan XiCollege of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian 116600, China.
Baosheng LiaoKey Laboratory of Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicine of the Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration, the Second Clinical College, Guangzhou, University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Shuiming XiaoState Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
Shuai GuoState Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
Haoyu HuState Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
Zhihai HuangKey Laboratory of Quality Evaluation of Chinese Medicine of the Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration, the Second Clinical College, Guangzhou, University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Deqiang DouCollege of Pharmacy, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dalian 116600, China. Electronic address: deqiangdou@126.com.
Shilin ChenPharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China. Electronic address: slchen@cdutcm.edu.cn.
Jiang XuState Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China. Electronic address: jxu@icmm.ac.cn.

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introductionPanax ginseng C. A. Mey., a precious traditional medicinal herb, demonstrates diverse pharmacological activities, including immunomodulation and anti-fatigue effects. However, prolonged cultivation has led to germplasm admixture and cultivar degeneration, resulting in inconsistent quality that severely compromises its medicinal value and industrial standardization. Therefore, establishing accurate and efficient germplasm evaluation tools is critical for ensuring the quality of P. ginseng medicinal materials.

objectivesTo integrate whole-genome sequencing and chemical fingerprinting for ginseng germplasm identification and quality consistency assessment.

methodsChromosome-level genomes of ginseng from Jilin (JA) and Liaoning (FC) were assembled using PacBio HiFi, Illumina, and Hi-C technologies. Gene family identification and phylogenetic analysis were performed across 13 representative species. Using the JA genome as the reference, we constructed a pan-genome incorporating 7 ginseng genomes to dissect gene repertoire composition and structural variation distribution across ginseng populations. Population structure analysis with 76 individual ginseng samples revealed genetic diversity, and its integration with HPLC chemical fingerprints provided a joint assessment of quality consistency.

resultsWe assembled two chromosome-level genomes and, through comparative genomics, revealed significant expansion of ginsenoside biosynthesis-related gene families and subgenome divergence. The core gene set accounted for 54.1% of the pan-genome, indicating high genetic conservation. SNP distribution patterns from population resequencing enabled the development of germplasm-specific molecular markers and a genetic-chemical integrated evaluation model.

conclusionThe molecular marker system and genetic-chemical joint assessment developed here provide reliable novel tools for germplasm identification and quality control, advancing standardization in the ginseng industry.

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Chromosomes, PlantGenome, PlantPanaxPolymorphism, Single NucleotideGenomicsGinsenosidesPhylogenyPlants, MedicinalWhole Genome SequencingGinsenosidesGenetic divergenceGenomePanax ginsengSNPsWhole-genome resequencing

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PMCPMC13669921

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