Characterization of the mitochondrial genome of a high royal jelly-producing honeybee strain (Apis mellifera ligustica)

Characterization of the mitochondrial genome of a high royal jelly-producing honeybee strain (Apis mellifera ligustica)

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The complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of a high royal jelly-producing honeybee strain selected from Italian bees (Apis mellifera ligustica) in China was determined.The entire mitogenome Fashion Print Headstall and Breast Collar Sets was 16,467 bp in length with an A + T content of 84.99%.

It contained the typical 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, and a control region.The order and orientation of these genes were identical to those of other A.mellifera subspecies sequenced to date.

Phylogenetic analysis supported that the high royal jelly-producing honeybee strain Pulley was sister to formerly sequenced Italian bees.