Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources (Apr 2024)

Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome sequence of Agave durangensis (Asparagales: Asparagaceae: Agavoideae)

  • Ana Carolina González-Trillo,
  • Miguel Ángel Reyes López,
  • Norma Almaraz-Abarca,
  • Yolanda Herrera-Arrieta,
  • Marcela Verónica Gutiérrez-Velázquez,
  • Marcelo Barraza Salas,
  • Hugo Manuel Monreal-García,
  • Rene Torres-Ricario

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/23802359.2024.2338546
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 4
pp. 536 – 540

Abstract

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AbstractAgave durangensis commonly known as agave cenizo, is an endemic Agave species in Mexico used for mescal production, yet its taxonomic delimitation is still controversial. This study aimed to enhance taxonomic clarity by characterizing its chloroplast genome. Chloroplast DNA was isolated from 2-year-old A. durangensis leaves. The complete chloroplast genome size was 156,441 bp, comprising a large single-copy region (LSC), a pair of inverted repeat regions (IR), and a small single-copy region (SSC). Annotation revealed 87 protein-coding genes, 38 tRNAs, and 8 rRNAs, with notable gene inversions. Phylogenetic analysis suggests, A. durangensis forms a separate lineage within the Agave genus.

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