title: The mitochondrial genome of white Java sparrow (Padda oryzivora).
abstract: The complete mitochondrial genome of Padda oryzivora (Estrildidae, Passeriformes) was sequenced. It is 16 817 bp in length, with an AT content of 54.72%, including 22 transfer RNA genes, 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, and 1 control region. Phylogenetic analysis demonstrated that the Java sparrow is a close relative of zebrafinch (Taeniopygia guttata) within the same family. These results are desired to provide molecular data for species taxonomy and further phylogenetic studies of passerines.
authors.affiliation: a Institute of Cardiovascular Research , Sichuan Medical University , Luzhou , China.
authors.forename: Li
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.affiliation: a Institute of Cardiovascular Research , Sichuan Medical University , Luzhou , China.
authors.forename: Bo
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Zeng
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D030161:Avian Proteins / Q000737:chemistry / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D001482:Base Composition; D018387:Codon, Initiator; D004272:DNA, Mitochondrial / Q000737:chemistry / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000378:metabolism; D054629:Genome, Mitochondrial; D016366:Open Reading Frames / Q000235:genetics; D010802:Phylogeny; D012335:RNA, Ribosomal / Q000737:chemistry / Q000235:genetics; D012343:RNA, Transfer / Q000737:chemistry / Q000235:genetics; D017422:Sequence Analysis, DNA; D046370:Sparrows / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics*
chemical_list: D030161:Avian Proteins; D018387:Codon, Initiator; D004272:DNA, Mitochondrial; D012335:RNA, Ribosomal; D012343:RNA, Transfer
keywords: Java sparrow; Padda oryzivora; mitochondrial genome; phylogeny