Zi‐Gang Qian
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View article: Cloning and Functional Characterization of NADPH-Cytochrome P450 Reductases in Aconitum vilmorinianum
Cloning and Functional Characterization of NADPH-Cytochrome P450 Reductases in Aconitum vilmorinianum Open
Diterpenoid alkaloids (DAs) are major pharmacologically active ingredients of Aconitum vilmorinianum, an important medicinal plant. Cytochrome P450 monooxygenases (P450s) are involved in the DA biosynthetic pathway, and the electron transf…
View article: The complete chloroplast genome sequence of <i>Veratrum oxysepalum</i> and phylogenetic analysis
The complete chloroplast genome sequence of <i>Veratrum oxysepalum</i> and phylogenetic analysis Open
Veratrum oxysepalum Turcz. is a medicinal plant belonging to Melanthiaceae occurring in Northeast China. However, there are still limited genomic resources available for genus Veratrum. The complete chloroplast (cp) genome of…
View article: Comparative chloroplast genome analysis of medicinally important Veratrum (Melanthiaceae) in China: Insights into genomic characterization and phylogenetic relationships
Comparative chloroplast genome analysis of medicinally important Veratrum (Melanthiaceae) in China: Insights into genomic characterization and phylogenetic relationships Open
View article: Comparative Chloroplast Genome Analysis of Medicinally Important Veratrum (Melanthiaceae) in China: Insights into Genomic Characterization and Phylogenetic Relationships
Comparative Chloroplast Genome Analysis of Medicinally Important Veratrum (Melanthiaceae) in China: Insights into Genomic Characterization and Phylogenetic Relationships Open
Background : Veratrum is a genus of perennial herbs that are widely used as traditional Chinese medicine for emetic, resolving blood stasis and relieve pain. However, the species classification and the phylogenetic relationship of the genu…
View article: Complete chloroplast genome sequences of <i>Lagotis yunnanensis</i> (Scrophulariaceae): an Endangered species endemic to the Hengduan Mountains region
Complete chloroplast genome sequences of <i>Lagotis yunnanensis</i> (Scrophulariaceae): an Endangered species endemic to the Hengduan Mountains region Open
Lagotis yunnanensis is a perennial plant in the Scrophulariaceae family with a high value of medicinal in Tibetan medicine. In this study, we assembled and characterized the complete chloroplast genome of L. yunnanensis as a …
View article: The complete chloroplast genome sequence of <i>Erigeron breviscapus</i> and <i>Erigeron multiradiatus</i> (Asteraceae)
The complete chloroplast genome sequence of <i>Erigeron breviscapus</i> and <i>Erigeron multiradiatus</i> (Asteraceae) Open
The complete chloroplast genomes of Erigeron breviscapus (Vant.) Hand-Mazz and Erigeron multiradiatus (Lindl.) Benth were reported in this study. The complete chloroplast genomes were 152,367 bp and 152,281 bp for E. brevi…
View article: The complete plastid genome sequence of <i>Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora</i> (Plantaginaceae): an endangered species endemic to The Himalayas regions
The complete plastid genome sequence of <i>Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora</i> (Plantaginaceae): an endangered species endemic to The Himalayas regions Open
Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora (Pennell) Hong, an endangered perennial species, is endemic to the Eastern Himalayas and Hengduan Mountains. In this study, we have sequenced the complete chloroplast genome of N. scrophulariiflora…
View article: Complete chloroplast genome sequence of <i>Swertia mileensis</i> (Gentianaceae): a medicinal species endemic to China
Complete chloroplast genome sequence of <i>Swertia mileensis</i> (Gentianaceae): a medicinal species endemic to China Open
Swertia mileensis is an important medicinal plant endemic to South-east Yunnan, China, which has been widely used to treat icteric hepatitis. The complete chloroplast genome sequence of S. mileensis is presented in this study…
View article: The complete chloroplast genome and phylogenetic analysis of <i>Veratrum mengtzeanum</i> Loes. F. (Liliaceae)
The complete chloroplast genome and phylogenetic analysis of <i>Veratrum mengtzeanum</i> Loes. F. (Liliaceae) Open
Veratrum mengtzeanum Loes. F. is a medicinal plant belonging to the genus Veratrum (Liliaceae). In the present study, we assembled and characterized the complete chloroplast (cp) genome of this species. The chloroplast genome…
View article: Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of <i>Amomum longiligulare</i> (Zingiberaceae)
Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of <i>Amomum longiligulare</i> (Zingiberaceae) Open
Amomum longiligulare T. L. Wu (Zingiberaceae) is a herbaceous perennial grown in Hainan Province, China, which is an important medicinal plant used for the improvement of gastrointestinal motility. The complete chloroplast genome of…
View article: Development, characterization, and cross‐amplification of microsatellite markers for <i>Psammosilene tunicoides</i> (Caryophyllaceae)
Development, characterization, and cross‐amplification of microsatellite markers for <i>Psammosilene tunicoides</i> (Caryophyllaceae) Open
Premise of the Study Psammosilene tunicoides (Caryophyllaceae) is a narrowly distributed and endemic plant species in southwestern China. The overexploitation of natural P. tunicoides has led to the destruction of many populations. Populat…
View article: Genotypic and Environmental Effects on the Volatile Chemotype of Valeriana jatamansi Jones
Genotypic and Environmental Effects on the Volatile Chemotype of Valeriana jatamansi Jones Open
Valeriana jatamansi Jones is an aromatic medicinal herb and important alternative to V. officinalis, which is utilized for medicinal purposes in China and India and also as spices in India. Bioactive ingredients of V. jata…
View article: The Complete Chloroplast Genome of Coptis teeta (Ranunculaceae), An Endangered Plant Species Endemic to the Eastern Himalaya
The Complete Chloroplast Genome of Coptis teeta (Ranunculaceae), An Endangered Plant Species Endemic to the Eastern Himalaya Open
Coptis teeta is an endemic and endangered medicinal plant from the Eastern Himalaya. It has been categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as Endangered (EN). The whole chloroplast genome of C. teeta was sequ…
View article: Differentiation in fructification percentage between two morphs of <i>Amomum tsaoko</i> (Zingiberaceae)
Differentiation in fructification percentage between two morphs of <i>Amomum tsaoko</i> (Zingiberaceae) Open
Amomum tsaoko is a flexistylous ginger. Flexistyly is a unique floral mechanism promoting outcrossing, which is known only in some species of Zingiberaceae till date. This is a pioneer report on flexistyly in A. tsaoko from the aspect of f…
View article: The Genus <i>Letrouitia</i> (Letrouitiaceae: Lichenized Ascomycota) New to Cambodia
The Genus <i>Letrouitia</i> (Letrouitiaceae: Lichenized Ascomycota) New to Cambodia Open
The genus Letrouitia is newly recorded for Cambodia, including the four species as L. domingensis, L. leprolytoides, L. sayeri, and L. subvulpina. A brief description and illustrations are provided.
View article: Pyrgillus cambodiensis and P. javanicus (Pyrenulaceae: Lichenized Ascomycota) New to China
Pyrgillus cambodiensis and P. javanicus (Pyrenulaceae: Lichenized Ascomycota) New to China Open
View article: Karyological Studies of 20 Populations of <i>Psammosilene tunicoides</i>
Karyological Studies of 20 Populations of <i>Psammosilene tunicoides</i> Open
Psammosilene tunicoides W. C. Wu & C. Y. Wu, belonging to the monotypic genus Psammosilene in the family Caryophyllaceae, is an endangered and endemic plant to China. A karyological study was carried out on 20 populations of P. tunicoides …