Chromosome-level genome assemblies of and provide insights into pericarp dehiscence and anthocyanin biosynthesis in banana.

and are members of the Musaceae family and are indigenous to the South and Southeast Asia. They are very popular in the horticultural market, but the lack of genomic sequencing data and genetic studies has hampered efforts to improve their ornamental value. In this study, we generated the first chromosome-level genome assemblies for both species by utilizing Oxford Nanopore long reads and Hi-C reads.

Efficacy of the 'Five-Needle' method for pancreatojejunostomy in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy: an observational study.

Objective: The five-needle pancreato-intestinal anastomosis method is used in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD). The aim of this study was to explore the clinical efficacy and adverse reactions of this new surgical method and to provide a scientific reference for promoting this new surgical method in the future.

Methods: A single-centre observational study was conducted to evaluate the safety and practicality of the five-needle method for pancreatojejunostomy in LPD surgeries.

Draft genome of Brasenia schreberi, a worldwide distributed and endangered aquatic plant.

Objectives: Brasenia is a monotypic genus in the family of Cabombaceae. The only species, B. schreberi, is a macrophyte distributed worldwide.

Chromosome-level genome assembly and demographic history of Euryodendron excelsum in monotypic genus endemic to China.

Euryodendron excelsum is in a monotypic genus Euryodendron, endemic to China. It has intermediate morphisms in the Pentaphylacaceae or Theaceae families, which make it distinct. Due to anthropogenic disturbance, E.

Draft genome of Castanopsis chinensis, a dominant species safeguarding biodiversity in subtropical broadleaved evergreen forests.

Objectives: Castanopsis is the third largest genus in the Fagaceae family and is essentially tropical or subtropical in origin. The species in this genus are mainly canopy-dominant trees, and the key components of evergreen broadleaved forests play a crucial role in the maintenance of local biodiversity. Castanopsis chinensis, distributed from South China to Vietnam, is a representative species.

Draft genome and transcriptome of Nepenthes mirabilis, a carnivorous plant in China.

Objectives: Nepenthes belongs to the monotypic family Nepenthaceae, one of the largest carnivorous plant families. Nepenthes species show impressive adaptive radiation and suffer from being overexploited in nature. Nepenthes mirabilis is the most widely distributed species and the only Nepenthes species that is naturally distributed within China.

The complete chloroplast genome sequence of (Malvaceae) and its phylogenetic position.

(Griff) of Malvaceae is considered a natural heritage by the countries that produce it, including Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Even though the species is regarded as a commercially valuable fruit, cultivation of this species is uncommon. The dwindling population of this species in the wild has put its survival in jeopardy.

The complete chloroplast genome of 'Fugui' (Rosaceae).

'Fugui' is newly bred cultivar. Here, we report its complete chloroplast genome. The length of the 'Fugui' chloroplast genome is 157,948 bp, with a large single-copy region of 85,948 bp, a small single-copy region of 19,128 bp and a pair of inverted repeat regions of 26,436 bp each.

Choledocholithiasis characteristics with periampullary diverticulum and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures: Comparison between two centers from Lanzhou and Kyoto.

Background: Most of study regarding periampullary diverticulum (PAD) impact on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) therapy for choledocholithiasis based on data from one endoscopy center and lacked to compare the clinical characteristic of choledocholithiasis with PAD from different geographical patients.

Aim: To compare the choledocholithiasis clinical characteristics between two regional endoscopy centers and analyze impacts of clinical characteristics on ERCP methods for choledocholithiasis patients with PAD.

Methods: Patients seen in two endoscopy centers (The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China, and Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital, Kyoto, Japan) underwent ERCP treatment for the first time between January 2012 and December 2017.

The genome of the Paleogene relic tree Bretschneidera sinensis: insights into trade-offs in gene family evolution, demographic history, and adaptive SNPs.

Among relic species, genomic information may provide the key to inferring their long-term survival. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the genome of the Paleogene relic tree species, Bretschneidera sinensis, which is a rare endemic species within southeastern Asia. Specifically, we assembled a high-quality genome for B.

The complete chloroplast genome of (Fabaceae).

is endemic to China. It is named after its purple flowers. It is a small tree only up to 3 m.

The complete chloroplast genome of (Ericaceae).

is endemic in Taiwan island and is a unique and epiphytic species. Here, we report its complete chloroplast genome. The length of the chloroplast genome is 230,777 bp, with a large single-copy region of 146,155 bp, a small single-copy region of 72,082 bp, and a pair of inverted repeat regions (IRA) of 6,270 bp each.

The complete mitochondrial genome of .

is a particular genus in the Fabaceae family with its striking seeds. The genus is a newly reported and critically endangered species, and field investigations have indicated that there are only hundreds of it. For the effective conservation, we report its complete mitochondrial genome.

Chromosomal-level assembly of the Leptodermis oblonga (Rubiaceae) genome and its phylogenetic implications.

Rubiaceae is the fourth largest and a taxonomically complex family of angiosperms. Many species in this family harbor low reproductive isolation and frequently exhibit inconsistent phenotypic characteristics. Therefore, taxonomic classification and their phylogenetic relationships in the Rubiaceae family is challenging, especially in the genus Leptodermis.

The complete chloroplast genome of (Ericaceae).

is newly reported and endemic to China. The genome of is 207,311 bp in length, including a large single-copy region of 190,689 bp and a small single-copy region of 2582 bp, a pair of inverted repeat regions (IRA) of 7020 bp each. The genome encodes 110 genes, comprising 77 protein-coding genes, four ribosomal RNA genes, and 29 transfer RNA genes.

Draft genome of Puya raimondii (Bromeliaceae), the Queen of the Andes.

Puya raimondii, the Queen of the Andes, is an endangered high Andean species in the Bromeliaceae family. Here, we report its first genome to promote its conservation and evolutionary study. Comparative genomics showed P.

The complete chloroplast genome sequence of .

(Begoniaceae) is a large, pantropically distributed genus, comprising more than 1900 species. Due to poorly available genome resources, the phylogeny of this species-rich genus is still challenged. .

The complete chloroplast genome of (Fabaceae).

is a genus in the family Fabaceae, with only 11 species. They are distributed throughout Asia and Africa. , a newly reported species, is native to China with a restricted distribution.