The complete chloroplast genome sequence of wild soybean, Glycine soja

Wild soybean Glycine soja is the presumed wild ancestor of cultivated soybean G. max, which harbors abundant and unique gene resources for soybean breeding programs. Here we report the chloroplast genome sequence of G. soja using next-generation sequencing technology. The complete chloroplast genome size is 152,217 bp. The genome includes of a pair of inverted repeats (IRs) of 25,574 bp, which is separated by a large single-copy region of 83,174 bp and a small single-copy region of 17,895 bp. The genome contains a total of 111 unique genes, including 77 protein-coding genes, 30 tRNA genes and 4 rRNA genes. Phylogenomic analysis based on complete chloroplast genome sequences revealed that G. soja is closely related to G. max in the genus Glycine. The newly sequenced complete chloroplast genome of G. soja will provide useful genetic resources that will help to obtain our knowledge of genetic diversity of G. soja and potentially help to conserve the precious natural populations of wild soybean.