Pholas orientalis (angelwing clam) is a mollusc species found in the coastal areas of Southeast Asia. Despite its economic significance, genetic information on the species is lacking. In this study, a P. orientalis specimen was collected from Kedah, Malaysia, and its complete mitochondrial genome was assembled using whole-genome sequencing data generated on an DNBSEQ-G400 platform. The circular mitochondrial genome of P. orientalis is 18,995 bp in size and contains 12 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, two rRNAs, and three control regions (D-loops). All genes are located on the heavy strand. The mitogenome has a base composition of 25.4 % A, 41.5 % T, 22.1% G, and 11 % C, exhibiting a bias towards AT content (66.9 %). The mitochondrial genomes of P. orientalis and 11 other Pholadoidea species were included in a phylogenetic analysis, which indicated that P. orientalis is closely related to Xyloredo nooi. The data reported in this study represents the first time that a Pholas mitochondrial genome has been reported. Such data will contribute to the better understanding of genetic relationships between P. orientalis and its relatives, leading to informed conservation and sustainable utilization of the species.
Garcinia atriviridis Griff ex T. Anders (G. atroviridis) is one of the well-known species of the genus Garicinia that is native to Thailand, Myanmar, Peninsular Malaysia, and India. G. atroviridis is a perennial medium-sized tree that has a wide range of values, from food to medicinal use. Different parts of G. atroviridis are a great source of bioactive substances that have a positive impact on health. The extracts or bioactive constituents from G. atroviridis have demonstrated various therapeutic functions, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, and anti-diabetic. In this paper, we provide a critical review of G. atroviridis and its bioactive constituents in the prevention and treatment of different diseases, which will provide new insight to explore its putative domains of research.
Pandanus amaryllifolius of Pandanaceae, a plant native to Southeast Asia, has been domesticated for its health benefits and aromatic leaves. It is also used for phytoremediation and soil rehabilitation. However, genetic studies of this species are limited. This study aims to expand its genomic information by assembling and characterizing the complete chloroplast genome of P. amaryllifolius. The chloroplast genome, which was 157,839 bp long, contains a total of 133 genes, including 87 protein-coding (CDS), 38 tRNA, and eight rRNA genes. The overall G/C content was 37.7%. A phylogenetic analysis using 79 shared unique CDS revealed a monophyletic relationship in Pandanales. Based on the limited sampling size, Pandanus amaryllifolius was the first to diverge in Pandanaceae. The genomic data will be useful for future phylogenetic and evolutionary studies of Pandanaceae.