The Chloroplast Genome of Serrated Tussock (Nassella trichotoma)

Serrated Tussock (Nassella trichotoma) is one of the most serious weed species in Australia. It is often confused with other Nassella and stipoid species, especially at the young seedling stage, adding another layer of complexity in effective weed management. We thus sequenced the complete chloroplast genome of Serrated Tussock using Next Generation Sequencing technology (Illumina). The sequence information could be useful for further identification of novel DNA barcodes for correct weed identification and subsequently improve management of this invasive grass.