Adaptability and phenotypic stability of soybean cultivars for grain yield and oil content
Authors: K.B. Silva, A.T. Bruzi, A.M. Zuffo, E.V. Zambiazzi, I.O. Soares, P.M. de Rezende, V. Fronza, G.D.L. Vilela, F.B.S. Botelho, C.M. Teixeira and M.A. de O. Coelho
The aim of this study was to verify the adaptability and stability of soybean cultivars with regards to yield and oil content. Data of soybean yield and oil content were used from experiments set up in six environments in the 2011/12 and 2012/13 crop seasons in the municipalities of Patos de Minas, Uberaba, Lavras, and S&atild.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15026756
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15026756
Genetic analysis of longitudinal data in beef cattle: a review
Authors: S.E. Speidel, R.M. Enns and D.H. Crews Jr.
Currently, many different data types are collected by beef cattle breed associations for the purpose of genetic evaluation. These data points are all biological characteristics of individual animals that can be measured multiple times over an animal’s lifetime. Some traits can only be measured once on an individual anima.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(1):
- vol9-1gmr675
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-1gmr675
Molecular characterization and expression analysis of the �²-actin gene from the ridgetail white prawn Exopalaemon carinicauda
Authors: J.P. Liang, Y. Wang, Q.Q. Ge, J.T. Li, P. Liu, J. Li and G.X. Nie
Actin is a highly conserved protein that is found in all eukaryotic cells, and has been widely used as an internal control gene in gene expression studies. In this study, we cloned an actin gene (named Ecβ-actin) from Exopalaemon carinicauda and determined its expression levels. The full-length cDNA of Ecβ-actin was .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15026872
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15026872
Efficiency of RAPD versus SSR markers for determining genetic diversity among popcorn lines
Authors: A.A. Leal, C.A. Mangolin, A.T. do Amaral J�ºnior, L.S.A. Gon�§alves, C.A. Scapim, A.S. Mott, I.B.O. Eloi, V. Cordov�©s and M.F.P. da Silva
Using only one type of marker to quantify genetic diversity generates results that have been questioned in terms of reliability, when compared to the combined use of different markers. To compare the efficiency of the use of single versus multiple markers, we quantified genetic diversity among 10 S7 inbred popcorn lines using .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(1):
- vol9-1gmr692
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-1gmr692
Variations in genotype-phenotype correlations in phenylketonuria patients
Authors: L.L. Santos, C.G. Fonseca, A.L.P. Starling, J.N. Janu�¡rio, M.J.B. Aguiar, M.G.C.D. Peixoto and M.R.S. Carvalho
Phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency is a trait inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern; the associated phenotype varies considerably. This variation is mainly due to the considerable allelic heterogeneity in the phenylalanine hydroxylase enzyme locus. We examined the genotype-phenotype correlation in 54 phenylketonuria (P.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(1):
- vol9-1gmr670
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-1gmr670
Association between RASSF1A promoter methylation and renal cell cancer susceptibility: a meta-analysis
Authors: Y.Q. Huang, H. Guan, C.H. Liu,D.C. Liu, B. Xu, L. Jiang, Z.X. Lin and M. Chen
Epigenetic inactivation of Ras-associated domain family 1A (RASSF1A) by hyper-methylation of its promoter region has been identified in various cancers. However, the role of RASSF1A in renal cancer has neither been thoroughly investigated nor reviewed. In this study, we reviewed and performed a meta-analysis of 13 published st.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15026994
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15026994
Genetic control of agronomically important traits of pepper fruits analyzed by Hayman�s partial diallel cross scheme
Authors: A.R. Schuelter, G.M. Pereira, A.T. Amaral J�ºnior, V.W.D. Casali, C.A. Scapim, W.S. Barros and F.L. Finger
Pepper species of the genus Capsicum have been cultivated over centuries, producing both pungent and sweet fruit; the pungency is caused by alkaloids called capsaicinoids. Among the five cultivated species, Capsicum chinense is one of the most popular, being native to the Amazon basin. This species is characterized by a wide variety of fruit sizes, shapes an.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(1):
- vol9-1gmr694
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-1gmr694
Toll-like receptor (TLR)-2/4 expression in retinal ganglion cells in a high-glucose environment and its implications
Authors: M. Zhao, C.H. Li and Y.L. Liu
Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a major complication of diabetes mellitus, is the leading cause of adult blindness. The Toll-like receptor (TLR) family is believed to be involved in the pathogenesis and progression of DR. Here, we investigated the expression profiles of TLR-2 and TLR-4 in retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), in an attemp.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15026998
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15026998
Compatibility of interspecific Manihot crosses presaged by protein electrophoresis
Authors: N.M.A. Nassar, N. Bomfim, A. Chaib, L.F.A. Abreu and P.T.C. Gomes
Cross incompatibility of wild Manihot species with cassava (M. esculenta) can impede their utilization for improving this cultigen. We tested whether compatibility could be determined based on electrophoresis results. Manihot pilosa, M. glaziovii, M. reptans, and M. cearulescens were tested. These species were allowed to hybri.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(1):
- vol9-1gmr699
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-1gmr699
Comparison of the antiplatelet effect of clopidogrel benzene sulfonate and clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate in stable coronary heart disease
Authors: S.H. Wang, X. Li, F.L. Hou, Y.J. Tian, Y.H. Liu and S.L. Zheng
Clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate (CHS) is a thienopyridine, which can be used to prevent cardiovascular complications alone or in combination with acetyl salicylic acid as an important antiplatelet agent. Clopidogrel benzene sulfonate (CB) is a special clopidogrel salt that can be used as a conventional drug for antiplatelet effec.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027136
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027136