Stigma receptivity, mode of reproduction, and mating system in Mesosetum chaseae Luces (Poaceae), a native grass of the Brazilian Pantanal
Authors: L.A.C. Silva1, M.S. Pagliarini1, S.A. Santos2 and C.B. Valle3
Mesosetum chaseae Luces, known regionally as “grama-do-cerrado”, is abundant in the Pantanal region in Brazil and contributes significantly to livestock and environmental conservation. This species is under basic studies at Embrapa Pantanal (Nhecolândia subregion, Pantanal, Corumbá, MS, Brazil). In this study, we present data abou.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.October.25.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.October.25.2
Identification and validation of a new grain weight QTL in rice
Authors: J.M. Bian, H.H. He, C.J. Li, H. Shi, C.L. Zhu, X.S. Peng, J.R. Fu, X.P. He, X.R. Chen, L.F. Hu and L.J. Ouyang
The genetic control of grain weight (GW) remains poorly understood. Quantitative trait loci (QTLs) determining the GW of rice were identified using a natural GW mutant, sgw. Using a segregating population derived from sgw (low GW) and cultivar 9311 (âÃ?Â?Ã?Â?9311âÃ?Â?Ã?Â?; indica, high GW), the chromosome segment associated with GW was detecte.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.18.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.18.11
A new reliable reference gene UBA52 for quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction studies in pyloric cecal tissues of the starfish Asterias rubens
Authors: A.F. Sadritdinova, A.A. Dmitriev, A.V. Snezhkina, M.S. Belenikin, G.S. Krasnov, O.G. Manylov, A.A. Kudryavtsev, N.V. Melnikova, A.S. Speranskaya, M.V. Darii, V.A. Lakunina, L.A. Uroshlev, A.O. Smurov, O.A. Stepanov and A.V. Kudryavtseva
The starfish Asterias rubens is one of the most abundant echinoderm species in the White, Barents, North, and Baltic Seas.This species is an important component of marine ecosystems and a model object for certain biological studies, in particular those requiring quantitative estimation of gene expression. As a rule, expression.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.May.23.8
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.May.23.8
Relationship between genetic parameters in maize (Zea mays) with seedling growth parameters under 40-100% soil moisture conditions
Authors: R.W. Muhammad and A. Qayyum
We estimated the association of genetic parameters with production characters in 64 maize (Zea mays) genotypes in a green house in soil with 40-100% moisture levels (percent of soil moisture capacity). To identify the major parameters that account for variation among the genotypes, we used single linkage cluster analysis and principle component analysis. .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.October.18.15
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.October.18.15
Epistasis and inheritance of plant habit and fruit quality traits in ornamental pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)
Authors: R.M.C. Santos, E.R. do R�ªgo, A. Bor�©m, M.F. Nascimento, N.F.F. Nascimento, F.L. Finger and M.M. R�ªgo
Two accessions of ornamental pepper Capsicum annuum L., differing in most of the characters studied, were crossed, resulting in the F1 generation, and the F2 generation was obtained through self-fertilization of the F1 generation. The backcross generations RC1 and RC2 were obtained through crossing between F1 and the parents P1 and P2, respectively. Morph.. Read More»
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Decreased expression of PIAS1 and PIAS3 in essential thrombocythemia patients
Authors: H.-H. Hsiao1,2, Y.-C. Liu1,2, M.-Y. Yang3, Y.-F. Tsai2, T.-C. Liu1,2, C.-S. Chang1,2 and S.-F. Lin1,2
Gain of function mutation of Janus kinase 2 (JAK2V617F) has been identified in Philadelphia-negative myeloproliferative diseases; about half of essential thrombocythemia (ET) patients harbor this mutation. The activated JAK-STAT pathway promotes cell proliferation, differentiation and anti-apoptosis. We studied the role of negative regulators of the JAK-S.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.18.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.18.10
Association of insulin growth factor-1 receptor gene polymorphisms with genetic susceptibility to idiopathic short stature
Authors: Y. Yang, H. Huang,W. Wang, L. Yang, L.L. Xie and W. Huang
The association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) gene and susceptibility to idiopathic short stature (ISS) was investigated. Seven hundred and twelve Chinese children clinically diagnosed with ISS and 575 normal individuals were recruited between 2008 and 2011, and their SNPs were genotyp.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.October.18.14
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.October.18.14
Transcriptional responses in eastern honeybees (Apis cerana) infected with mites, Varroa destructor
Authors: Transcriptional responses in eastern honeybees (Apis cerana) infected with mites, Varroa destructor
The Varroa destructor mite has become the greatest threat to Apis mellifera health worldwide, but rarely causes serious damage to its native host Apis cerana. Understanding the resistance mechanisms of eastern bees against Varroa mites will help researchers determine how to protect other species from this organism. The A. cerana genome has not been previo.. Read More»
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Parallel proteomic analysis in muscle-invasive bladder transitional cell carcinoma and cancer-related stroma
Authors: H.T. Niu, X.J. Qi, Y.Q. Liu, Y.W. Cao, Q. Dong and X.S. Wang
To bring about improvements in cancer biology research and elucidate mechanism-based therapeutic targets, we studied the proteome expression profile of purified normal urothelial cells (cancer cells) and normal stromal cells (cancerous stromal cells). Based on the expression profile, biomarker discovery and the mechanisms of multi-step carcinogenesis were.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.February.28.28
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.February.28.28
DNA-based and geometric morphometric analysis to validate species designation: a case study of the subterranean rodent Ctenomys bicolor
Authors: J.F.B. Stolz, G.L. Gon�§alves, L. Leipnitz and T.R.O. Freitas
The genus Ctenomys (Rodentia: Ctenomyidae) shows several taxonomic inconsistencies. In this study, we used an integrative approach including DNA sequences, karyotypes, and geometric morphometrics to evaluate the taxonomic validity of a nominal species, Ctenomys bicolor, which was described based on only one specimen in 1912 by Miranda Ribeiro, and since t.. Read More»
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