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The Complete Chloroplast Genome Sequence of Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) (Sapindales: Simaroubaceae), an Important Pantropical Tree by Saina, Josphat K, Li, Zhi-Zhong, Gichira, Andrew W, Liao, Yi-Ying

“…(Mill.) Swingle (Simaroubaceae) is a deciduous tree widely distributed throughout temperate regions in China, hence suitable for genetic diversity and…”
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Plastome phylogenomics and historical biogeography of aquatic plant genus Hydrocharis (Hydrocharitaceae) by Li, Zhi-Zhong, Lehtonen, Samuli, Gichira, Andrew W, Martins, Karina, Efremov, Andrey, Wang, Qing-Feng, Chen, Jin-Ming

“…Hydrocharis L. and Limnobium Rich. are small aquatic genera, including three and two species, respectively. The taxonomic status, phylogenetic relationships…”
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Deep evaluation of the evolutionary history of the Heat Shock Factor (HSF) gene family and its expansion pattern in seed plants by Liao, Yiying, Liu, Zhiming, Gichira, Andrew W, Yang, Min, Mbichi, Ruth Wambui, Meng, Linping, Wan, Tao

“…Heat shock factor (HSF) genes are essential in some of the basic developmental pathways in plants. Despite extensive studies on the structure, functional…”
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Intergeneric Relationships within the Early-Diverging Angiosperm Family Nymphaeaceae Based on Chloroplast Phylogenomics by He, Dingxuan, Gichira, Andrew W, Li, Zhizhong, Nzei, John M, Guo, Youhao, Wang, Qingfeng, Chen, Jinming

“…The order Nymphaeales, consisting of three families with a record of eight genera, has gained significant interest from botanists, probably due to its position…”
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Comparative Genomics of the Balsaminaceae Sister Genera Hydrocera triflora and Impatiens pinfanensis by Li, Zhi-Zhong, Saina, Josphat K, Gichira, Andrew W, Kyalo, Cornelius M, Wang, Qing-Feng, Chen, Jin-Ming

“…The family Balsaminaceae, which consists of the economically important genus and the monotypic genus , lacks a reported or published complete chloroplast…”
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Systematics of Lobelioideae (Campanulaceae): review, phylogenetic and biogeographic analyses by Kagame, Samuel Paul, Gichira, Andrew W, Chen, Ling-Yun, Wang, Qing-Feng

“…Lobelioideae, the largest subfamily within Campanulaceae, includes 33 genera and approximately1200 species. It is characterized by resupinate flowers with…”
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The complete chloroplast genome sequence of an endemic monotypic genus Hagenia (Rosaceae): structural comparative analysis, gene content and microsatellite detection by Gichira, Andrew W, Li, Zhizhong, Saina, Josphat K, Long, Zhicheng, Hu, Guangwan, Gituru, Robert W, Wang, Qingfeng, Chen, Jinming

“…is an endangered monotypic genus endemic to the topical mountains of Africa. The only species, (Bruce) J.F. Gmel, is an important medicinal plant producing…”
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The complete plastome sequences of five Aponogeton species (Aponogetonaceae): Insights into the structural organization and mutational hotspots by Mwanzia, Virginia M., He, Ding-Xuan, Gichira, Andrew W., Li, Yan, Ngarega, Boniface K., Karichu, Mwihaki J., Kamau, Peris W., Li, Zhi-Zhong

“…Members of the aquatic plant genus Aponogeton are widely used commercially in aquariums because of their variable leaf shape and unique inflorescences…”
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Genetic diversity and population structure of the endangered basal angiosperm Brasenia schreberi (Cabombaceae) in China by Li, Zhi-Zhong, Gichira, Andrew W, Wang, Qing-Feng, Chen, Jin-Ming

“…J.F. Gmelin (Cabombaceae), an aquatic herb that occurs in fragmented locations in China, is rare and endangered. Understanding its genetic diversity and…”
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Assembly and comparative analysis of the first complete mitochondrial genome of the invasive water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes by He, Xiangyan, Qian, Zhihao, Gichira, Andrew W., Chen, Jinming, Li, Zhizhong

“…[Display omitted] •The mitogenome of Eichhornia crassipes was a single circle molecule of 397,361 bp long.•782 RNA editing sites were identified in 37 mt-PCGs…”
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Distribution pattern and habitat preference for Lobelia species (Campanulaceae) in five countries of East Africa by Muchuku, John K, Gichira, Andrew W, Zhao, Shu-Ying, Chen, Jin-Ming, Chen, Ling-Yun, Wang, Qing-Feng

“…East Africa is one of the centres of distribution and diversity for Lobelia L. (Campanulaceae, sub-family Lobelioideae). Lobelia habitats in East Africa have…”
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Plastid phylogenomics and insights into the inter-mountain dispersal of the Eastern African giant senecios (Dendrosenecio, Asteraceae) by Gichira, Andrew W., Chen, Lingyun, Li, Zhizhong, Hu, Guangwan, Saina, Josphat K., Gituru, Robert W., Wang, Qingfeng, Chen, Jinming

“…[Display omitted] •Reconstruction of relationships of Dendrosenecio based on plastid phylogenomics.•A strong distinction between the Tanzanian and Kenya-Uganda…”
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Phylogenomics of the aquatic plant genus Ottelia (Hydrocharitaceae): Implications for historical biogeography by Li, Zhi-Zhong, Lehtonen, Samuli, Martins, Karina, Gichira, Andrew W., Wu, Shuang, Li, Wei, Hu, Guang-Wan, Liu, Yan, Zou, Chun-Yu, Wang, Qing-Feng, Chen, Jin-Ming

“…[Display omitted] •A robust phylogenomic framework of Ottelia was to first be constructed here.•Ottelia as a monophyletic genus consisting of two major…”
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The complete chloroplast genome sequence of Dodonaea viscosa: comparative and phylogenetic analyses by Saina, Josphat K., Gichira, Andrew W., Li, Zhi-Zhong, Hu, Guang-Wan, Wang, Qing-Feng, Liao, Kuo

“…The plant chloroplast (cp) genome is a highly conserved structure which is beneficial for evolution and systematic research. Currently, numerous complete cp…”
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Genetic diversity and population structure of Ottelia acuminata var. jingxiensis, an endangered endemic aquatic plant from southwest China by Li, Zhi-Zhong, Lu, Meng-Xue, Gichira, Andrew W., Islam, Md. Rabiul, Wang, Qing-Feng, Chen, Jin-Ming

“…•Almost the entire geographical distribution of O. acuminata var. jingxiensis in China was sampled.•Phylogenetic analyses revealed a remarkable genetic…”
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Transcriptome sequencing and microsatellite marker discovery in Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle (Simaroubaceae) by Saina, Josphat K., Li, Zhi-Zhong, Mekbib, Yeshitila, Gichira, Andrew W., Liao, Yi-Ying

“…Ailanthus altissima Swingle, is a tree species native to East Asia and has a great potential in decorative, bioenergy and industrial applications in many…”
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Comparative analyses of the complete chloroplast genomes of nymphoides and menyanthes species (menyanthaceae) by Njuguna, Ann W., Li, Zhi-Zhong, Saina, Josphat K., Munywoki, Justus M., Gichira, Andrew W., Gituru, Robert W., Wang, Qing-Feng, Chen, Jin-Ming

“…•We firstly report the complete chloroplast genome of Menyanthaceae.•The rpl2 gene was missing in all Nymphoides.•The divergence hotspots (gene ccsA and…”
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Cryptic diversity within the African aquatic plant Ottelia ulvifolia (Hydrocharitaceae) revealed by population genetic and phylogenetic analyses by Li, Zhi-Zhong, Ngarega, Boniface K., Lehtonen, Samuli, Gichira, Andrew W., Karichu, Mwihaki J., Wang, Qing-Feng, Chen, Jin-Ming

“…Revealing cryptic diversity is of great importance for effective conservation and understanding macroevolution and ecology of plants. Ottelia , a typical…”
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Plastid phylogenomics and biogeography of the genus Monochoria (Pontederiaceae) by Li, Zhi‐Zhong, Gichira, Andrew W., Muchuku, John K., Li, Wei, Wang, Guang‐Xi, Chen, Jin‐Ming

“…Monochoria C. Presl is a genus of Pontederiaceae and confined to the Old World, with species mainly distributed in tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia, and…”
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Development and utilization of microsatellite markers to assess genetic variation coupled with modelling range shifts of Dodonaea viscosa (L.) Jacq. in isolated Taita Hills and Mount Kenya forests by Saina, Josphat K., Gichira, Andrew W., Ngarega, Boniface K., Li, Zhi-Zhong, Gituru, Robert W., Hu, Guang-Wan, Liao, Kuo

“…Background Understanding genetic variation is critical for the protection and maintenance of fragmented and highly disturbed habitats. The Taita Hills of Kenya…”
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