Comparative chloroplast genomics and phylogenomic insights into the genus Zehneria (Cucurbitaceae)

Michael Gichuru Karendi C. Ndung'u Elijah Mkala Mbadi V. O. Wanga Harriet Melany Nyamvula Magrate M. Kaigongi Guangwan Hu

Aug 2026 · Genetica · Vol 154 · 0 citations · 74 references

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This work offers novel insights into genomic diversity and evolutionary history of sampled Zehneria species, providing a critical molecular resource for future taxonomic and phylogenetic studies within Cucurbitaceae.

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