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The genome sequence of common box, Buxus sempervirens L. (Buxaceae)

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We present a genome assembly from an individual Buxus sempervirens (common box; Streptophyta; Magnoliopsida; Buxales; Buxaceae). The genome sequence has a total length of 676.70 megabases. Most of the assembly (99.56%) is scaffolded into 14 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The plastid genome assembly is 150.93 kilobases in length, and 8 mitochondrial sequences were also assembled.

Source: Wellcome Open Research

DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.23267.2

Authors: Maarten J. M. Christenhusz, Michael F. Fay, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Genome Acquisition Lab, Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective, Plant Genome Sizing collective, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective

Institutions: Curtin University, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Language: English

Topic: Chromosomal and Genetic Variations

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,128

Funder: Wellcome Trust