The genus Allium, with over 900 species, is one of the largest monocotyledonous genera
and is widely accepted with 15 recognized subgenera and 72 sections. The robust …

As representative of the early-divergent groups of angiosperms, Saxifragales is extremely
divergent in morphology, comprising 15 families. Within this order, our previous case studies …

Expansion and contraction (ebb and flow events) of inverted repeat (IR) boundaries occur
and are generally considered to be major factors affecting chloroplast (cp) genome size …

Introduction The Aristolochia, as an important genus comprised of over 400 species, has
attracted much interest because of its unique chemical and pharmacological properties …

Abstract Background and Aims Kalanchoideae is one of three subfamilies within
Crassulaceae and contains four genera. Despite previous efforts, the phylogeny of …

Simple Summary Plastids are semi-autonomous plant organelles which play critical roles in
photosynthesis, stress response, and storage. The plastid genomes (plastomes) in …

Abstract Background The subgenus Gynopodium belonging to genus Magnolia have high
ornamental, economic, and ecological value. Subgenus Gynopodium contains eight …

Crassulaceae is a mid‐sized family of angiosperms, most species of which are herbaceous
succulents, usually with 5‐merous flowers and one or two whorls of stamens. Although …

Background Pueraria montana var. lobata (kudzu) is an important food and medicinal crop
in Asia. However, the phylogenetic relationships between Pueraria montana var. lobata and …

Rhodiola L. is a genus exhibiting rapid radiation and represents a typical case for studying
plastid gene adaptation in species that spread from high altitudes to low altitudes. In this …