Chloroplast genome study separates C. meiocarpa and C. oleifera to enhance tea-oil camellia breeding

A research team sequenced and analyzed the complete chloroplast genomes of C. oleifera and C. meiocarpa, uncovering significant differences that clarified their phylogenetic relationship. This study developed 17 chloroplast DNA primers for distinguishing between them, contributing valuable tools for assessing genetic diversity in tea-oil Camellia.