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ArticlePlanta2026

Genomic characterization, annotation, and comparative analysis of Ludisia discolor reveal its evolutionary and functional traits.

Qi Yang, Kunxiu Cai, Junjie Yang, Tianxiang Zhang, Luan Li, Fenfen Wang, Zhendong Chen, Tao Zheng

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Article in Planta, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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8 authors.

Qi Yang *Fujian Institute of Tropical Crops, Zhangzhou, 363001, China.
Kunxiu Cai *Fujian Institute of Tropical Crops, Zhangzhou, 363001, China.
Junjie YangFujian Institute of Tropical Crops, Zhangzhou, 363001, China.
Tianxiang ZhangFujian Institute of Tropical Crops, Zhangzhou, 363001, China.
Luan LiFujian Institute of Tropical Crops, Zhangzhou, 363001, China.
Fenfen WangFujian Institute of Tropical Crops, Zhangzhou, 363001, China.
Zhendong ChenFujian Institute of Tropical Crops, Zhangzhou, 363001, China.
Tao ZhengFujian Institute of Tropical Crops, Zhangzhou, 363001, China. 16717125@qq.com.

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the Key Science and Technology Program Project of Zhangzhou City: Breeding of New Varieties of Ludisia discolor and Research on Its Asexual Propagation Technology zz20250006the Zhangzhou Natural Science Foundation ZZ2025JH10
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conclusionThe high-quality L. discolor genome clarifies orchid phylogeny and provides immediate targets for breeding and biosynthetic engineering of medicinal metabolites. Ludisia discolor is a valued orchid for ornamental veined foliage and documented medicinal uses, yet genomic resources are lacking. We generated the first chromosome-level assembly of 696.37 Mb with scaffold N50 33.14 Mb and 94.55% BUSCO completeness by integrating PacBio HiFi, Hi-C and Illumina reads; 91.86% of sequences were anchored to 22 chromosomes. Annotation yielded 20,552 protein-coding genes and 70.9% repetitive content dominated by LTR-retrotransposons. Comparative analysis revealed 157 species-specific gene families and significant expansion of terpenoid and flavonoid biosynthetic clusters, supporting its pharmacological potential. Phylogenomics placed Ludisia sister to Platanthera (Orchidoideae) with divergence ~ 39.5 Mya. Positive selection was detected in 123 genes enriched for chromatin remodeling and nuclear transport, reflecting adaptation to shaded, nutrient-limited habitats. This reference genome provides a foundational resource for understanding orchid evolution, molecular breeding, and metabolic engineering of bioactive compounds in L. discolor.

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Evolution, MolecularGenome, PlantOrchidaceaeChromosomes, PlantGenomicsMolecular Sequence AnnotationPhylogenyRetroelementsTerpenesRetroelementsTerpenesChromosome-level genomeMedicinal orchidOrchidaceaeOrchid phylogenomicsTerpenoid biosynthesis

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PMID41995882
PMCPMC13090214

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