The Complete Chloroplast Genome of <i>Poa pratensis</i> (Poaceae), a High-Quality Forage

Abstract

Poa pratensis L. (Poaceae) is a hardy, persistent, attractive forage and turf grass adapted to a wide range of soils and climate. In this study, we release and detail the complete chloroplast genome sequences of P. pratensis. The whole chloroplast genome was 135,649 bp in length and comprised 131 genes, including 85 protein-coding genes, 38 tRNA genes, 8 rRNA genes. The P. pratensis chloroplast genome had a GC content of 38.3%. The result of phylogenetic analysis showed that P. pratensis was closely related to P. pratensis cv. Qinghai and P. poophagorum. This study would provide useful genetic information for the protection of P. pratensis and other related species.

Assembly and comparative analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of Poa pratensis

“…At present, the chloroplast genome of P. pratensis has been reported (Jing et al., 2021), but the mitochondrial genome has not been explored. The P. pratensis ‘Midnight,’ a dark green dwarf with high tillering density, is widely used and cultivated for its disease resistance, low pruning resistance, and low maintenance costs.…”