Mingyu Mei

Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of Heliopsis helianthoides (Asteraceae) and its phylogenetic position, representing the first in the genus Heliopsis

Heliopsis helianthoides is a perennial medicinal plant in the Asteraceae family, valued for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Despite its pharmacological significance, its chloroplast genome remains uncharacterized. Here, we report the first comple...