Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of endemic to Korea.

species are highly valued and widely used traditional medicinal plants in East Asia. In this article, the complete chloroplast genome of , a species endemic to South Korea, is reported for the first time. The genome is 153,016 bp long, and it is composed of a pair of 25,485 bp inverted repeats (IRs), separated by a large single copy (LSC) region of 84,124 bp, and a small single copy (SSC) region of 17,922 bp.

Characterization of metapopulation of Ellobium chinense through Pleistocene expansions and four covariate COI guanine-hotspots linked to G-quadruplex conformation.

The land snail Ellobium chinense (L. Pfeiffer, 1855) (Eupulmonata, Ellobiida, Ellobiidae), which inhabits the salt marshes along the coastal areas of northwestern Pacific, is an endangered species on the IUCN Red List. Over recent decades, the population size of E.

Diversification and colonization processes in Gobioidei predicted based on mitochondrial 12S rRNA with focusing on Oxudercidae.

Gobioidei is one of the largest vertebrate taxa with over 2000 species observed around the globe. The largest group in Gobioidei is gobies that had been classified as one family, Gobiidae, based on morphological features. Molecular phylogenetic studies revealed that gobies consisted of two monophyletic families, Gobiidae and Oxudercidae, in which 19 lineages have been proposed, despite some claims arisen about the relationship among these lineages or species.

The complete mitochondrial genome of (Octocorallia: Calcaxonia: Primnoidae) from South Korea.

(Anthozoa: Octocorallia: Primnoidae) is an endangered marine soft coral species discovered on a 50-100 m deep reefs in South Korea. We analyzed the mitochondrial genome sequence of this species. The genome size was 19,037 bp in length consisting of 14 protein coding genes (PCGs), two rRNA genes and a tRNA gene.

The complete mitochondrial genome of an Asian crested ibis (Pelecaniformes, Threskiornithidae) from South Korea.

The complete mitochondrial genome sequence from the Asian crested ibis, (Aves, Pelecaniformes, Threskiornithidae), was determined and characterized in detail. This mitochondrial genome is 16,813 bp long, and consists of 13 PCGs, 22 tRNAs, and 2 rRNAs. The nucleotide composition is slightly biased with A + T contents of 53.

Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genomes and phylogenetic analysis of the two species (Perciformes, Gobionellinae) from Korea.

The complete mitochondrial genomes of (Perciformes, Gobionellinae) living on rocky coasts in South Korea are reported here for the first time. The mitogenomes of and have total lengths of 16,477 bp and 16,486 bp, respectively, and include 13 PCGs, small and large rRNAs, a control region, and 22 tRNAs. Most of the genes are encoded on the heavy strand except for nine genes.

Complete mitochondrial genome of the Endangered species (Pulmonata, Ellobiidae) from Korea.

The complete mitochondrial genome of (Ellobioidea, Ellobiidae), an Endangered species in South Korea, is reported here for the first time. The mitogenome of is 13,979 base pairs in total length and includes 13 PCGs, small and large rRNAs, and 21 tRNAs. Twelve genes are encoded on the light-strand and 24 genes on the heavy-strand.

Sequence and organization of the complete mitogenome of a Siberian stone loach, Barbatula toni (Dybowsky, 1869) (Cypriniformes: Balitoridae).

In this study, we determined the complete mitogenome sequence of Siberian stone loach, Barbatula toni (Dybowsky, 1869). The total length of mitogenome is 16 623 bp, which consists of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and 1 control region (D-loop). The genome organization and gene order were identical to that of the typical vertebrates.

Complete mitochondrial genome of the endemic South Korean species Odontobutis interrupta (Perciformes, Odontobutidae).

The complete mitochondrial genome of Odontobutis interrupta (Perciformes, Odontobutidae), a species endemic to South Korea, is reported here for the first time. The O. interrupta mitogenome is 16 802 base pairs in total length and includes 13 PCGs, small and large rRNAs, a control region and 22 tRNAs.

Molecular and morphological data reveal hybrid origin of wild Prunus yedoensis (Rosaceae) from Jeju Island, Korea: implications for the origin of the flowering cherry.

Premise Of The Study: The subgenus Cerasus of the genus Prunus includes several popular ornamental flowering cherries. Of the hundreds of cultivars, P. ×yedoensis ('Somei-yoshino') is the most popular and familiar cultivar in Korea and Japan and is considered to be of hybrid origin.

Complete mitochondrial genome of the hydrothermal vent tubeworm, Ridgeia piscesae (Polychaeta, Siboglinidae).

The complete mitochondrial genome of Ridgeia piscesae (Polychaeta, Siboglinidae), one of the dominant taxa in deep-sea hydrothermal vents, is reported here for the first time. The R. piscesae mitogenome is 15,002 bp in total length and includes 13 protein-coding gene sequences, small and large rRNA sequences and 22 tRNA sequences.

Complete mitochondrial genome of the mulberry white caterpillar Rondotia menciana (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae).

The mulberry white caterpillar, Rondotia menciana, belongs to the lepidopteran family Bombycidae, in which the domestic silkworm, Bombyx mori is included. In this study, we describe the complete mitochondrial genome of R. menciana in terms of general genomic features and characteristic features found in the A+T-rich region.

Complete mitochondrial genome of Hymeniacidon sinapium (Demospongiae, Halichondriidae).

The complete mitochondrial genome of Hymeniacidon sinapium (Demospongiae, Halichondriidae) is reported here for the first time. The H. sinapium mitogenome is 23,435 base pairs in total length and includes 14 protein-coding gene sequences, small and large rRNA sequences, and 25 tRNA sequences.

DNA barcode reference data for the Korean herpetofauna and their applications.

Recently, amphibians and reptiles have drawn attention because of declines in species and populations caused mainly by habitat loss, overexploitation and climate change. This study constructed a DNA barcode database for the Korean herpetofauna, including all the recorded amphibians and 68% of the recorded reptiles, to provide a useful, standardized tool for species identification in monitoring and management. A total of 103 individuals from 18 amphibian and 17 reptile species were used to generate barcode sequences using partial sequences of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene and to compare it with other suggested barcode loci.

Fast and cost-effective mining of microsatellite markers using NGS technology: an example of a Korean water deer Hydropotes inermis argyropus.

Background: Microsatellites, a special class of repetitive DNA sequence, have become one of the most popular genetic markers for population/conservation genetic studies. However, its application to endangered species has been impeded by high development costs, a lack of available sequences, and technical difficulties. The water deer Hydropotes inermis is the sole existing endangered species of the subfamily Capreolinae.

Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of the Korean water deer Hydropotes inermis argyropus (Cervidae, Capreolinae).

The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Hydropotes inermis argyropus consists of 13 protein-coding, 22 tRNA, and two rRNA genes, and 1 control region (CR). Three overlaps among the 13 protein-coding genes were found: ATP8/ATP6, ND4L/ND4, and ND5/ND6. The CR was located between the tRNA-Pro and tRNA-Phe genes and is 928 bp in length.