Complete chloroplast genome of the wild-type Hickory Carya cathayensis

Abstract

Hickory (Carya cathayensis Sarg.) is an important economic plant and native to Anhui and Zhejiang Province, China. The complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence of C. cathayensis was determined by Next-generation sequencing technology. The total length of the cp genome is 160,666 bp and contains 86 protein-coding genes, 39 tRNA genes, and 8 rRNA genes. Phylogenetic analysis suggested that Carya is the sister group of the genus Annamocarya within the walnut family. The DNA data presented here will be useful to study the genetic diversity and conservation genetics of C. cathayensis.

Keywords

• chloroplast genome
• phylogenetic
• southern anhui
• carya cathayensis