Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024)

Published: 2024-06-01

Articles

Research Article Open Access

Oncocyclus irises: phylogeny, evolutionary history and revised taxonomy based on complete chloroplast genome sequences

Authors: Sergei Volis, Frederic Depalle, Furkat Khassanov, Ziyoviddin Yusupov, Tao Deng (Author)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54981/PCDA/vol3_iss2/a1

License: cc BY 4.0

Keywords: biogeography; plastome; speciation; Iris; homoploid hybridization

Abstract Although Iris sect. Oncocyclus has a long history of recognition as a separate taxon within the genus, its phylogeny and evolution are still poorly understood. In this study, we used plastid genomic data to reconstruct the phylogeny of Oncocyclus, to exam its relationships with other sections of…

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Rhubarb: A Potent Medicinal Herb Linking Traditional Medicine Research Between Uzbekistan and China

Authors: Min He, Temur Asatulloev, Ziyoviddin Yusupov, Li Li, Xianghe Meng, Yongping Li, Komiljon Tojibaev, Mengmeng Sun (Author)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54981/PCDA/vol3_iss2/art1

License: cc BY 4.0

Keywords: Chemical composition; Biological activity; Processing technique

Abstract Rhubarb has a vast distribution across Asia and has significant importance as a medicinal plant. China and Uzbekistan have a long tradition of using rhubarb species as medicinal and food plants. Both nations' traditional medicines strongly agree on the effectiveness of rhubarb. In this minireview,…

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