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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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Whole-genome resequencing of Coffea arabica L. (Rubiaceae) genotypes identify SNP and unravels distinct groups showing a strong geographical pattern by Mekbib, Yeshitila, Tesfaye, Kassahun, Dong, Xiang, Saina, Josphat K, Hu, Guang-Wan, Wang, Qing-Feng

“…Coffea arabica L. is an economically important agricultural crop and the most popular beverage worldwide. As a perennial crop with recalcitrant seed,…”
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Exploring the genetic diversity and population structure of Ailanthus altissima using chloroplast and nuclear microsatellite DNA markers across its native range by Saina, Josphat K, Li, Zhi-Zhong, Ngarega, Boniface K, Gituru, Robert W, Chen, Jin-Ming, Liao, Yi-Ying

“…Understanding how anthropogenic disturbances affect the genetics of tree species is crucial; however, how tree populations in the wild can tolerate these…”
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De novo transcriptome assembly using Illumina sequencing and development of EST-SSR markers in a monoecious herb Sagittaria trifolia Linn by Tang, Hanqing, Saina, Josphat K, Long, Zhi-Cheng, Chen, Jinming, Dai, Can

“…Linn. is a widespread macrophyte in Asia and southeast Europe and cultivated in parts of Asia. Although a few genomic studies have been conducted for var. , a…”
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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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Mapping the habitat suitability of Ottelia species in Africa by Ngarega, Boniface K., Nzei, John M., Saina, Josphat K., Halmy, Marwa Waseem A., Chen, Jin-Ming, Li, Zhi-Zhong

“…Understanding the influence of environmental covariates on plant distribution is critical, especially for aquatic plant species. Climate change is likely to…”
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Complete Chloroplast Genomes of Chlorophytum comosum and Chlorophytum gallabatense : Genome Structures, Comparative and Phylogenetic Analysis by Munyao, Jacinta N, Dong, Xiang, Yang, Jia-Xin, Mbandi, Elijah M, Wanga, Vincent O, Oulo, Millicent A, Saina, Josphat K, Musili, Paul M, Hu, Guang-Wan

“…The genus includes many economically important species well-known for medicinal, ornamental, and horticultural values. However, to date, few molecular genomic…”
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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 chloroplast genome of Protea kilimandscharica Engl. (Proteaceae) by Nzei, John M., Saina, Josphat K., Mwanzia, Virginia M., Avoga, Sheila, Pan, Cheng

“…Protea kilimandscharica is endemic to the heath zone of Mt Kenya, restricted to the rocky slopes of the mountain. The complete chloroplast genome of P…”
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Application of MaxEnt modeling to evaluate the climate change effects on the geographic distribution of Lippia javanica (Burm.f.) Spreng in Africa by Ngarega, Boniface K., Chaibva, Paul, Masocha, Valerie F., Saina, Josphat K., Khine, Phyo K., Schneider, Harald

“…Lippia javanica is a typical indigenous plant species mostly found in the higher elevation or mountainous regions in southern, central, and eastern Africa. The…”
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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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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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DNA barcoding of recently diverging legume genera: Assessing the temperate Asian Caragana (Fabaceae: Papilionoideae) by Rather, Shabir A., Saina, Josphat K., Adit, Arjun, Liu, Hong‐Mei, Chang, Zhao‐Yang, Schneider, Harald

“…Obtaining reliable species identification of the legume genus Caragana has been challenging. Until now, species identification was mostly carried out utilizing…”
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Chloroplast Genome Sequence Variations and Development of Polymorphic Markers in Coffea arabica by Mekbib, Yeshitila, Saina, Josphat K., Tesfaye, Kassahun, Eshetu, Girma, Hu, Guangwan, Chen, Jinming, Li, Zhizhong

“…Coffee is a popular beverage in the world and a valuable agricultural export commodity for several developing countries. Coffea arabica is one of the widely…”
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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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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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Characterization and Comparative Analysis of the Complete Chloroplast Genome of the Critically Endangered Species Streptocarpus teitensis (Gesneriaceae) by Wang, Qing-Feng, Malombe, Itambo, Saina, Josphat K., Li, Zhi-Zhong, Gichira, Andrew W., Kyalo, Cornelius M., Hu, Guang-Wan

“…Streptocarpus teitensis (Gesneriaceae) is an endemic species listed as critically endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red…”
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Demographic history and population genetic structure of Hagenia abyssinica (Rosaceae), a tropical tree endemic to the Ethiopian highlands and eastern African mountains by Gichira, Andrew W., Li, Zhi-Zhong, Saina, Josphat K., Hu, Guang-Wan, Gituru, Robert W., Wang, Qing-Feng, Chen, Jin-Ming

“…The distribution of genetic diversity among natural populations is significantly shaped by geographical and environmental heterogeneity. The key objectives of…”
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Development and Characterization of EST-SSR Markers for Ottelia acuminata var. jingxiensis (Hydrocharitaceae) by Li, Zhi-Zhong, Lu, Meng-Xue, Saina, Josphat K, Gichira, Andrew W, Wang, Qing-Feng, Chen, Jin-Ming

“…Premise of the study: Simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers were derived from transcriptomic data for Ottelia acuminata (Hydrocharitaceae), a species comprising…”
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