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ArticleBMC genomics2026

Complete chloroplast genome of Sabia discolor Dunn and comparative analysis with related species from Sabiaceae.

Quan Lu, Peng Zhang, Xianglan Liang, Song Guo

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Quan LuCollege of Biology and Food Engineering, Guangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Laibin, Guangxi, 546199, P.R. China.
Peng ZhangCollege of Biology and Food Engineering, Guangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Laibin, Guangxi, 546199, P.R. China.
Xianglan LiangSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, P.R. China.
Song GuoCollege of Smart Agriculture (College of Internet of Things Engineering), Guangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Laibin, Guangxi, 546199, P.R. China. guosong0804@163.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3298-8450

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Specific Research Project of Guangxi for Research Bases and Talents GuikeAD22080058The Scientific Research and Technology Development Plan of Guangxi Laibin, China Laibin Sci - Tech Tackling 240102
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Abstract

backgroundSabia discolor Dunn is an ethnomedicinally significant plant with underexplored genetic resources. To elucidate its chloroplast genome structure, evolutionary characteristics, and phylogenetic position within the genus Sabia, we sequenced and analyzed its complete chloroplast genome.

resultsUsing Illumina HiSeq™ platform for sequencing, followed by assembly with GetOrganelle and annotation with CPGAVAS2, we characterized the genome. The results showed that the chloroplast genome of S. discolor is a 161,581 bp circular DNA molecule with a typical quadripartite structure and a GC content of 39.25%. It harbors 129 genes, including 84 protein-coding genes, 8 rRNAs, and 37 tRNAs. We detected 80 simple sequence repeats (SSRs) and 55 long repeats. Codon usage bias analysis revealed a weak preference, with an effective number of codons (ENC) value of 49.01, primarily shaped by natural selection rather than mutation pressure. Comparative analysis identified a significant contraction in the inverted repeat (IR) regions and six highly variable regions (e.g., trnH-psbA, ndhF), which are proposed as potential molecular markers for species identification. Phylogenetic analysis based on complete chloroplast genomes revealed two major clades within Sabia, with S. discolor placed in Clade I, closely clustered with S. parviflora, S. limoniacea, S. fasciculata, and S. swinhoei, while S. dielsii formed a distinct basal lineage.

conclusionsThis study provides fundamental genetic resources for future research on the conservation, phylogenetics, and molecular identification of S. discolor and its relatives.

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Genome, ChloroplastGenomicsBase CompositionCodonCodon UsageEvolution, MolecularMicrosatellite RepeatsPhylogenyCodonChloroplast genomeMolecular markersPhylogenomicsSabia discolor

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PMID42481954
PMCPMC13670452

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