Plastome comparison and phylogenomics of Chinese endemic Schnabelia (Lamiaceae): insights into plastome evolution and species divergence
We revealed plastid genome evolutionary features for five species within the genus Schnabelia. The identified highly variable regions can provide a tool for future identification of these medicinal plants. The diversification of Schnabelia during middle Miocene and the Quaternary suggests that historical geological and climatic shifts facilitated species differentiation. These findings enhance our understanding of Schnabelia's evolution and support future research on chloroplast diversity, aiding conservation and sustainable use.
Authors
- Qixiang Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1862-6381)
- Jianming Ying (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2692-4052)
- Xinjie Jin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3733-1957)
- Lu Ming (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4019-3057)
- Yanbo Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0620-3071)
- Shengnan Wei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8102-0586)
- Zhenming Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5599-3340)
- Jie Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8067-749X)
- Pan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9407-7740)
- Paul G. Nevill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2060-906X)
Institutions
- Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (CN)
- Isfahan University of Technology (IR)
- Curtin University (AU)
- Shanghai Chenshan Plant Science Research Center (CN)
- Zhejiang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Plant Biology
- Published
- 2025-05-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-025-06647-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.03
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Zhejiang Sci-Tech University