Transcriptome characterisation, SSR marker development and genetic diversity analysis of the endangered species Camellia cucphuongensis Ninh & Rosmann using Illumina sequencing

= 1.96). Principal coordinate analysis (PCoA), discriminant analysis of principal components (DAPC), STRUCTURE and neighbour-joining (NJ) analyses all indicated detectable population structuring, with population CP showing clearer differentiation relative to LH and TL. Collectively, these transcriptomic resources and EST-SSR markers provide practical tools for genetic monitoring and can support conservation strategies that emphasise habitat protection and maintenance of connectivity to mitigate genetic erosion in this endangered golden camellia.