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

Wellcome Open Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Maarten J. M. Christenhusz, Michael F. Fay, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Genome Acquisition Lab, Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding Collective, Plant Genome Sizing collective, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective
DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.23267.2
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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.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Chromosomal and Genetic Variations Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Plant Diversity and Evolution

Publication details

Journal / source
Wellcome Open Research
Volume
9
Pages
683–683
Publication date
18 February 2026
Language
EN