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Plant Genetics   Research Article

Use of elephant grass for energy production in Campos dos Goytacazes-RJ, Brazil

Authors: R.F. Daher, L.B. Souza, G.A. Gravina, J.C. Machado, H.C.C. Ramos, V.Q.R. Silva, B.R.S. Menezes, L.S.A. Schneider, M.L.F. Oliveira and R.D. Gottardo

Elephant grass is a tropical forage plant widely distributed throughout Brazil. It was first exclusively used in the livestock sector as cattle feed. The grass is characterized by its high productivity and photosynthetic capacity and is considered as an alternative source of renewable energy. Here, we estimated the general combining ability of the parents.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
2014
DOI:
10.4238/2014
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Identification of warm day and cool night conditions induced flowering-related genes in a Phalaenopsis orchid hybrid by suppression subtractive hybridization

Authors: D.M. Li, F.B. LÃ?Â?, G.F. Zhu, Y.B. Sun, Y.C. Xu, M.D. Jiang, J.W. Liu and Z. Wang

The influence of warm day and cool night conditions on induction of spikes in Phalaenopsis orchids has been studied with respect to photosynthetic efficiency, metabolic cycles and physiology. However, molecular events involved in spike emergence induced by warm day and cool night conditions are not clearly understood... Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
2014.February.14.7
DOI:
10.4238/2014.February.14.7
Animal Genetics   Research Article

Polymorphic microsatellite markers in the false kelpfish Sebastiscus marmoratus: isolation, characterization, and cross-species amplification

Authors: H.B. Liu, S.F. Liu, J.B. Ye, Y.J. Yuan, S.X. Dingand Z.M. Zhuang

A (GT/CA)13-microsatellite-enriched genomic library of the false kelpfish Sebastiscus marmoratus was constructed, and 20 polymorphic microsatellite loci were isolated and characterized. The polymorphisms were investigated in 48 wild individuals from a single population collected from the northern Yellow Sea. The numbers of all.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
2014.January.10.4
DOI:
10.4238/2014.January.10.4
Animal Genetics   Research Article

Male sleeping aggregations of solitary oil-collecting bees in Brazil (Centridini, Tapinotaspidini, and Tetrapediini; Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Authors: I. Alves-dos-Santos, M.C. Gaglianone, S.R.C. Naxara and M.S. Engel

Males of solitary bees usually spend the night in clusters on small branches of plants, cavities and flowers. The individuals usually return to the same location each evening during their life, exhibiting site fidelity to a particular plant. We report on the sleeping roosts of the males of some oil-collecting bees of the gener.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
vol8-2keer003
DOI:
10.4238/vol8-2keer003
Animal Genetics   Research Article

Differentiation and evolutionary relationships in Erythrinus erythrinus (Characiformes, Erythrinidae): occurrence and distribution of B chromosomes

Authors: N.F. Martins, M.B. Cioffi, W.P. Troy, J.F. Martinez, O. Moreira-Filho and L.A.C. Bertollo

Erythrinus erythrinus, a Neotropical fish species of the Erythrinidae family, has a wide distribution in South America. Previous cytogenetic analysis showed that this species presents extensive karyotype diversity, with 4 karyomorphs (A-D) described herein. This study investigated the karyotypic structure of 2 new pop.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
2014.February.14.11
DOI:
10.4238/2014.February.14.11
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Genome-wide identification and characterization of the Dof gene family in Medicago truncatula

Authors: Y.J. Shu, L.L. Song, J. Zhang, Y. Liu and C.H. Guo

The DNA-binding one zinc finger (Dof) family is a classic plant-specific zinc-finger transcription factor family, which is involved in many important processes, including seed maturation and germination, plant growth and development, and light responses. Investigation of the Medicago truncatula genome revealed 42 putative Dof genes, each of which holds on.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.9.5
DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.9.5
Medical Genetics   Research Article

A mixed colony of Scaptotrigona depilis and Nannotrigona testaceicornis (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Meliponina)

Authors: C. Menezes, M. Hrncir and W.E. Kerr

We describe a case of a spontaneously established mixed colony of two species of stingless bees. The host colony of Scaptotrigona depilis, an aggressive bee that forms large colonies, was invaded by workers of Nannotrigona testaceicornis, a smaller bee that forms small colonies. The host colony and the invading species colony .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
vol8-2keer002
DOI:
10.4238/vol8-2keer002
Animal Genetics   Research Article

Comparative study of leptin and leptin receptor gene expression in different swine breeds

Authors: S.E. Georgescu, M.A. Manea, S. Dinescu and M. Costache

Leptin is an important regulator of appetite, energy metabolism, and reproduction and is mainly synthesized in the adipocytes and then secreted into the bloodstream. The leptin receptor was classified as type I cytokine receptor due to its structural homology with IL-6 receptors and the signaling pathways in which they are bot.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
2014.February.14.15
DOI:
10.4238/2014.February.14.15
Medical Genetics   Research Article

-174G/C polymorphism in the interleukin-6 promoter is differently associated with prostate cancer incidence depending on race

Authors: S. Mandal, F. Abebe and J. Chaudhary

Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, is involved in prostate cancer progression, including androgen independence. Serum IL-6 levels also correlate with prostate tumor burden, prostate-specific antigen levels and metastasis. Since circulating cytokine levels vary considerably inter-individually, such variation cou.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
2014.January.10.5
DOI:
10.4238/2014.January.10.5
Animal Genetics   Research Article

Analysis of p53 codon 72 gene polymorphism in Brazilian patients with endometriosis

Authors: C.L. Ribeiro J�ºnior, J.T. Arruda, C.T.X. Silva andK.K.V.O. Moura

We examined the frequency of p53 codon 72 polymorphism in 38 patients with endometriosis whose diagnosis was confirmed using videolaparoscopy. Half of the women were infertile. There were no significant differences in the genotype (P = 0.0927) or allele frequencies (P = 0.1430) for p53 Arg72Pro polymorphism between the two gro.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
vol8-2gmr593
DOI:
10.4238/vol8-2gmr593