Genetic diversity analysis of Capsicum spp germplasm bank accessions based on �±/�²-esterase polymorphism
Authors: E.R. Monteiro, A.R. Bronzato, G.R. Orasmo, A.C.A. Lopes, R.L.F. Gomes, C.A. Mangolin and M.F.P.S. Machado
Genetic diversity and structure were analyzed in 10 accessions belonging to Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Capsicum located at Federal University of Piauí in northwestern Brazil that receives pepper samples grown in community gardens in various regions and Brazilian states. Selections were made from seeds of C. chinense (4 accessions), C. annuum (5 .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(2):
- 2013.April.12.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.April.12.2
Genetic correlations between visual slaughter conformation scores and growth and reproductive traits in Canchim cattle
Authors: L.H.F. Borba, F. Baldi, F.L.B. Feitosa, L.O.C. da Silva, A.S.C. Pereira and M.M. Alencar
We obtained heritability and (co)variance component estimates for slaughter conformation scores at 420 days of age (SCS420), age at calving (first, AFC; second, ASC), calving occurrence until 38 months of age (CP38), weight at 420 days of age (W420), and scrotal circumference at 420 days (SC420) in Canchim (5/8 Charolais + 3/8.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027555
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027555
Expression of glutamine synthetase in Tegillarca granosa (Bivalvia, Arcidae) hemocytes stimulated by Vibrio parahaemolyticus and lipopolysaccharides
Authors: Y.B. Bao, L. Li, M.X. Ye, Y.H. Dong, W.X. Jin and Z.H. Lin
The blood cockle, Tegillarca granosa, is a widely consumed clam in the Indo-Pacific region. Glutamine synthetase (GS) is an enzyme that plays an essential role in the metabolism of nitrogen by catalyzing the condensation of glutamate and ammonia to form glutamine. We identified the GS of T. granosa (Tg-GS) from hemocytes by 3'- and 5'-rapid amplification .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(2):
- 2013.April.10.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.April.10.9
Identification of Ca2+-binding residues of a protein from its primary sequence
Authors: Z. Jiang, X.Z. Hu, G. Geriletu, H.R. Xing and X.Y. Cao
Calcium is one of the most abundant minerals in the human body, playing a critical role in many cellular activities by interacting with different calcium ion (Ca2+)-binding proteins. Therefore, the correct identification of Ca2+-binding residues is essential for protein functional research. In this study, a new method was deve.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027618
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027618
Biplot analysis of phenotypic stability in upland cotton genotypes in Mato Grosso
Authors: F.J.C. Farias, L.P. Carvalho, J.L. Silva Filho and P.E. Teodoro
Seed cotton yield is a trait governed by multiple genes that cause changes in the performance of genotypes depending on the cultivation environment. Breeding programs examine the genotype x environment interaction (GE) using precise statistical methods, such as AMMI (additive main effects and multiplicative interaction) and GG.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028009
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028009
Evaluation of genotoxic and cytotoxic effects of antileishmanial extract from Julocroton triqueter (Euphorbiaceae)
Authors: V.R. Moreira, A.C.S. Dias, A.R.P. Martins, M.I.S. Lima, I.C.P.B. Serra, M.N.S. Ribeiro, F.R.F. Nascimento and S.R.F. Pereira
Julocroton triqueter extracts have antileishmanial activity; however, the effect on genetic stability has not been studied. We evaluated genotoxic and cell death induction potential (in vitro and in vivo) of J. triqueter var. triqueter hydroalcoholic extracts, as well as their antigenotoxic potential in vivo. The in vitro genotoxic studies were performed .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(2):
- 2013.April.10.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.April.10.8
Phylogenetic relationships of twenty Gymnothorax species based on cytochrome b sequence data
Authors: M. Du, S.W. Yin and B.Z. Niu
To study the phylogenetic relationships of the genus Gymnothorax (moray eels) distributed in South China Sea, polymerase chain reactions were performed, and the amplification products were sequenced by cloning into the PMD18T-vector (TaKaRa). The entire gene sequences encoding cytochrome b (1140 bp) for 16 Gymnothorax (G. flav.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028157
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028157
Genetic diversity analysis of the Uruguayan Creole cattle breed using microsatellites and mtDNA markers
Authors: E. Armstrong, A. Iriarte, A.M. MartÃ?Ânez, M. Feijoo, J.L. Vega-Pla, J.V. Delgado and A. Postiglioni
The Uruguayan Creole cattle population (N = 600) is located in a native habitat in south-east Uruguay. We analyzed its genetic diversity and compared it to other populations of American Creole cattle. A random sample of 64 animals was genotyped for a set of 17 microsatellite loci, and the D-loop hyper-variable region of mtDNA was sequenced for 28 calves o.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(2):
- 2013.April.10.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.April.10.7
Construction of a gene-gene interaction network with a combined score across multiple approaches
Authors: A.M. Zhang, H. Song, Y.H. Shen and Y. Liu
Recent progress in computational methods for investigating physical and functional gene interactions has provided new insights into the complexity of biological processes. An essential part of these methods is presented visually in the form of gene interaction networks that can be valuable in exploring the mechanisms of disease. Here, a combined network b.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.26.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.26.11
Finishing precocity visual score and genetic associations with growth traits in Angus beef cattle
Authors: D.M. Everling, T. Bresolin, P.R.N. Rorato, R.O. Araujo, A.A. Boligon, T. Weber, M.A. Dornelles and L.T. Campos
Finishing precocity visual score selection was adopted to estimate the time from birth to reach slaughter age. This study estimated (co)variance components and genetic correlations for the finishing precocity score at weaning (WP) and yearling (YP) stages by using daily weight gain (BWG = from birth to weaning; WYG = from wean.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.26.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.26.13