Selection of high heterozygosity popcorn varieties in Brazil based on SSR markers

Authors: I.B.O. Eloi, C.A. Mangolin, C.A. Scapim, C.S. Gon�§alves and M.F.P.S. Machado

We analyzed genetic structure and diversity among eight populations of popcorn, using SSR loci as genetic markers. Our objectives were to select SSR loci that could be used to estimate genetic diversity within popcorn populations, and to analyze the genetic structure of promising populations with high levels of heterozygosity .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3): 2012.July.19.5

DOI: 10.4238/2012.July.19.5

Plasma resistin, associated with single nucleotide polymorphism -420, is correlated with C-reactive protein in Chinese Han patients with spontaneous basal ganglia hemorrhage

Authors: X.-Q. Dong, Q. Du, W.-H. Yu, Z.-Y. Zhang, Q. Zhu, Z.-H. Che, H. Wang, J. Chen, S.-B. Yang and J.-F. Wen

We examined a possible relationship -420C>G SNP of the resistin gene with plasma resistin and C-reactive protein concentrations in intracerebral hemorrhage. Three hundred and forty-four Chinese Han patients with intracerebral hemorrhage and 344 age- and gender-matched healthy controls were included in our study. Plasma resi.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3): 2012.July.19.4

DOI: 10.4238/2012.July.19.4

Histochemical map of the ectopic expression of the Arabidopsis at Ext1 extensin gene in transgenic tobacco

Authors: G. Merkouropoulos and A.H. Shirsat

Histochemical analysis of transgenic tobacco plants harboring the promoter of the Arabidopsis extensin gene atExt1 fused to the β-glucuronidase gene coding sequence demonstrated expression of the transgene in stem tissues. The transgene was expressed in cells of the internal and external phloem at the nodal and internodal.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3): 2012.July.19.3

DOI: 10.4238/2012.July.19.3

Estimation of genetic parameters for partial egg production periods by means of random regression models

Authors: G.C. Venturini, D.A. Grossi, S.B. Ramos, V.A.R. Cruz, C.G. Souza, M.C. Ledur, L. El Faro, G.S. Schmidt and D.P. Munari

We estimated genetic parameters for egg production in different periods by means of random regression models, aiming at selection based on partial egg production from a generation of layers. The production was evaluated for each individual by recording the number of eggs produced from 20 to 70 weeks of age, with partial record.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3): 2012.July.10.18

DOI: 10.4238/2012.July.10.18

Induced mitotic homologous recombination by the babesicide imidocarb dipropionate in Aspergillus nidulans diploid cells

Authors: P.A.S.R. Santos, J.R. Sant�Anna, C.C.S. Franco, L.J. Rosada, G.N.M. Esquissato and M.A.A. Castro-Prado

Imidocarb dipropionate (IMD) is a chemotherapeutic agent prescribed for the treatment and control of babesiosis; it is known to be a nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor. Although it is an effective babesicide, there are reports of persistent IMD residues retained at high levels in edible tissues of cattle, swine and sheep, raising concerns about potential ef.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3): 2012.July.6.1

DOI: 10.4238/2012.July.6.1

Association of RGA-SSCP markers with resistance to downy mildew and anthracnose in grapevines

Authors: P.A. Tantasawat, O. Poolsawat, T. Prajongjai, W. Chaowiset and A. Tharapreuksapong

Downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) and anthracnose (Sphaceloma ampelinum) are two major diseases that severely affect most grapevine (Vitis vinifera) cultivars grown commercially in Thailand. Progress of conventional breeding programs of grapevine for improved resistance to these diseases can be speeded up by selection of mole.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3): 2012.July.2.1

DOI: 10.4238/2012.July.2.1

Molecular cytogenetic identification of a wheat (Triticum aestivum)-American dune grass (Leymus mollis) translocation line resistant to stripe rust

Authors: Y. Bao, J. Wang, F. He, H. Ma and H. Wang

Leymus mollis, a perennial allotetraploid (2n = 4x = 28), known as American dune grass, is a wild relative of wheat that could be useful for cultivar improvement. Shannong0096, developed from interspecific hybridization between common wheat cv. Yannong15 and L. mollis, was analyzed with cytological procedures, genomic in situ .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3): 2012.May.22.2

DOI: 10.4238/2012.May.22.2

Clarification of data for a meta-analysis: p53 codon 72 polymorphism and prostate cancer risk

Authors: Y.-Y. Mi, L.-J. Zhu, X.-M. You and S. Wu

Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3): 2012.July.19.15

DOI: 10.4238/2012.July.19.15