DGGE and multivariate analysis of a yeast community in spontaneous cocoa fermentation process
Authors: A.C.R. Ferreira, E.L.S. Marques, J.C.T. Dias and R.P. Rezende
Cocoa bean is the main raw material used in the production of chocolate. In southern Bahia, Brazil, cocoa farming and processing is an important economic activity. The fermentation of cocoa is the processing stage that yields important chocolate flavor precursors and complex microbial involvement is essential for this process. In this study, PCR-denaturin.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.23.34
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- 10.4238/2015.December.23.34
Genome-wide prediction of maize single-cross performance, considering non-additive genetic effects
Authors: J.P.R. Santos, H.D. Pereira, R.G. Von Pinho, L.P.M. Pires, R.B. Camargos and M. Balestre
The prediction of single-cross hybrids in maize is a promising technique for optimizing the use of financial resources in a breeding program. This study aimed to evaluate Genomic Best Linear Unbiased Predictors models for hybrid prediction and compare them with the Bayesian Ridge Regression, Bayes A, Bayesian LASSO, Bayes C, Bayes B, and Reproducing Kerne.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.23.35
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- 10.4238/2015.December.23.35
SLC2A9 and ZNF518B polymorphisms correlate with gout-related metabolic indices in Chinese Tibetan populations
Authors: X.Y. Zhang, T.T. Geng, L.J. Liu, D.Y. Yuan, T. Feng, L.L. Kang, T.B. Jin and C. Chen
Current evidence suggests that heredity and metabolic syndrome contribute to gout progression. SLC2A9 and ZNF518B may play a role in gout progression in different populations, but no studies have focused on the Tibetan Chinese population. In this study, wedetermined whether variations in these 2 genes were correlated with gout-related indices in Chinese-T.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.19.26
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- 10.4238/2015.August.19.26
Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) polymorphism gene and coronary artery disease risk: a meta-analysis
Authors: L.L. Zhang, Y.Q. Wang, B. Fu, S.L. Zhao and Y. Kui
We studied the association between aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) polymorphism and coronary artery disease (CAD) and clarified the mechanisms underlying this association. We searched the ISI, Medline (Ovid), PubMed, CNKI, Wanfang, and Weipu Databases. Statistical analysis was performed using Revman 5.0 and Stata12.0 softwares. A total of 3305 cases and .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.23.38
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- 10.4238/2015.December.23.38
Genetic diversity analysis in Tunisian perennial ryegrass germplasm as estimated by RAPD, ISSR, and morpho-agronomical markers
Authors: S. Ghariani, H. Elazreg, N. Chtourou-Ghorbel, M. Chakroun and N. Trifi-Farah
Tunisia is rich in diverse forage and pasture species including perennial ryegrass. In order to enhance forage production and improve agronomic performance of this local germplasm, a molecular analysis was undertaken. Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD), inter simple sequence repeats (ISSR) and morpho-agronomical traits markers were used for genetic d.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.23.40
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- 10.4238/2015.December.23.40
Molecular cloning and expression analysis of a novel BCCP subunit gene from Aleurites moluccana
Authors: W.Y. Xuan, Y. Zhang, Z.Q. Liu, D. Feng and M.Y. Luo
Aleurites moluccana L. is grown as a roadside tree in southern China and the oil content of its seed is higher than other oil plants, such as Jatropha curcas and Camellia oleifera. A. moluccana is considered a promising energy plant because its seed oil could be used to produce biodiesel and bio-jet fuel. In addition, the bark, leaves, and kernels of A. m.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.19.27
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- 10.4238/2015.August.19.27
ISSR markers in wild species of Passiflora L. (Passifloraceae) as a tool for taxon selection in ornamental breeding
Authors: A.G.R. Sousa, M.M. Souza, C.A.F. Melo and G.A. Sodr�©
Inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) molecular markers were developed and used to investigate interspecific genetic variation in 25 wild species of Passiflora preserved in an active germplasm bank (BAG-Passifloras); intraspecific diversity was also analyzed in P. cincinnata accessions. Of 31 primers tested, 20 identified polymorphic loci with a total of 33.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.23.41
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- 10.4238/2015.December.23.41
Polymorphic microsatellite markers in the traditional Chinese medicinal plant Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis
Authors: Y. Song, M.F. Li, J. Xu, Z. Zha and N.Z. Chen
Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant and is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. This medicinal herb is well known for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, most notably as an ingredient of the hemostatic compound “Yunnan Baiyao”. However, over-exploitation of the plant for economic purposes is push.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.19.29
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- 10.4238/2015.August.19.29
Association of TNF-�±, CTLA4, and PTPN22 polymorphisms with type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases in Brazil
Authors: N.A.C. Tavares, M.M.S. Santos, R. Moura, J. Ara�ºjo, R.L. Guimar�£es, S. Crovella and L.A.C. Brand�£o
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is a complex disorder characterized by an autoimmune response against human pancreatic beta-cells. Patients with T1D can also develop a response toward one or more other factors, such as in autoimmune thyroiditis (AITD) and celiac disease (CD). In the presence of T1D + AITD, the patient is diagnosed with autoimmune polygland.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.28.42
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- 10.4238/2015.December.28.42
Proline accumulation is a general response to abiotic stress in the date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.)
Authors: M.W. Yaish
Plants exposed to certain abiotic stress conditions tend to produce the amino acid proline, which acts as an active osmolyte, a metal chelator, an antioxidant, and a signaling molecule. There is increasing evidence that proline accumulates in plants due to a wide range of abiotic stress, in particular high soil salinity and drought. Therefore, proline con.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.19.30
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.19.30