The complete chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes of Scopelophila cataractae (Mitt.) Broth. (Pottiaceae, Bryophyta)

Abstract

The complete chloroplast and mitochondrial genome sequences of Scopelophila cataractae (Pottiaceae, Bryophyta) are determined. The chloroplast genome is 122,290 bp with 118 genes and the mitochondrial genome is 105,607 bp with 67 genes, both genomes are circular. This study showed the S. cataractae plastome contains the smallest genome size, and a functional trnPGGG gene, relative to other pottiaceous species. Phylogenetic inferences support the sister relationship of S. cataractae to all other pottiaceous accessions.

Keywords

• bryophyta
• chloroplast genome
• copper moss
• mitochondrial genome
• merceyoideae
• organelle genome
• phylogenetic relationships
• pottiaceae