Background Plant mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) can be structurally complex while
their size can vary from~ 222 Kbp in Brassica napus to 11.3 Mbp in Silene conica. To date …

Epigenetic modifications, including chromatin modifications and DNA methylation, play key
roles in regulating gene expression in both plants and animals. Transmission of epigenetic …

Abstract Silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) is a keystone conifer of European montane forest
ecosystems that has experienced large fluctuations in population size during during the …

The recent release of the nuclear, chloroplast and mitochondrial genome assemblies of
Siberian larch (Larix sibirica Ledeb.), one of the most cold-resistant tree species in the only …

Hamamelidaceae is an important group that represents the origin and early evolution of
angiosperms. Its plants have many uses, such as timber, medical, spice, and ornamental …

Gymnosperms are a very old and small group of plants compared to angiosperms.
Contemporary science recognizes about 650 extant conifers worldwide. This review focuses …

Magnoliaceae is a primitive taxon in the angiosperms, comprising approximately 240
species in 2–17 genera. Many of them have been widely cultivated due to their horticultural …

Research Highlights: The complete chloroplast genome for eight individuals of Japanese
larch, including from the isolated population at the northern limit of the range (Manokami …

Identification of Genes for Resistance in Wheat (abbreviated as MIGREW). Wheat is one of
the leading crops worldwide. The wheat pathogen complex affecting the plant organs …

Growing amounts of genomic data and more efficient assembly tools advance organelle
genomics at an unprecedented scale. Genomic resources are increasingly used for …