Conservation Genetics
Hierarchical outcrossing among and within fruits in Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl. (Lecythidaceae) open-pollinated seeds
Authors: L.D. Giustina, A.B. Baldoni, H. Tonini, V.C.R. Azevedo, L.G. Neves, F.D. Tardin, A.M. Sebbenn
Knowing the mating patterns is important to determine the number of trees necessary for seed collection for conservation ex situ, tree breeding and environmental reforestation purposes. We investigated B. excelsa individuals and fruits, to check mating system index variations in a population by using open-pollinated seeds whic.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 17(1):
- gmr16039872
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039872
Contemporary pollen and seed dispersal in natural populations of Bertholletia excelsa (Bonpl.)
Authors: A.B. Baldoni, L.H.O. Wadt, T. Campos, V.S. Silva, V.C.R. Azevedo, L.R. Mata, A.A. Botin, N.O. Mendes, F.D. Tardin, H. Tonini, E.S.S. Hoogerheide and A.M. Sebbenn
Due to the nutritional content and commercial value of its seeds, Bertholletia excelsa is one of the most important species exploited in the Amazon region. The species is hermaphroditic, insect pollinated, and its seeds are dispersed by barochory and animals. Because the fruit set is dependent on natural pollinator activity, g.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039756
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039756
Transferability of microsatellite markers in Syagrus coronata (Mart.) Becc. (Arecaceae), an iconic palm tree from the Brazilian semiarid region
Authors: R.R. Simplicio, D.G. Pereira and A.M. Waldschmidt
The licuri palm Syagrus coronata plays a key role in the ecology and economy of Brazilian semiarid region. Nonetheless, genetic data about populations of this species are absent even though the intensive and uncontrolled exploitation since colonial periods has threatened the sustainability and viability of licuri populations. .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029699
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029699
Genetic diversity of the Chinese traditional herb Blumea balsamifera (Asteraceae) based on AFLP markers
Authors: Y.X. Pang, W.Q. Wang, Y.B. Zhang, Y. Yuan, J.B. Yu, M. Zhu and Y.Y. Chen
Blumea balsamifera is a commercially important medicinal herb in China and other parts of Asia. It is used to produce borneol. This plant grows in the wild, but resources have diminished greatly in recent years. We examined the genetic diversity of this species to help develop conservation strategies; 35 plants from five provi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.April.14.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.April.14.1
Mendelian inheritance, genetic linkage, and genotypic disequilibrium at nine microsatellite loci of Cariniana legalis (Mart.) O. Kuntze
Authors: E.V. Tambarussi1, R. Vencovsky1, M.L.M. Freitas2 and A.M. Sebbenn3
Cariniana legalis is one of the largest tropical trees with a wide distribution in the Brazilian Atlantic rainforest. We investigated the Mendelian inheritance, genetic linkage, and genotypic disequilibrium at seven microsatellite loci specifically isolated for C. legalis, and at two previously developed heterologous microsatellite loci. Forty to 100 open.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.11.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.11.6
Fine-scale spatial genetic structure of an endangered marsh herb, Caldesia grandis (Alismataceae)
Authors: X.-L. Yue, J.-M. Chen, Y.-H. Guo and Q.-F. Wang2
The endangered marsh herb, Caldesia grandis, is native to China. We investigated the spatial structure of the genetic variation of three populations of C. grandis using RAPD markers and spatial autocorrelation analysis, based on the method of equal distance interval. A total of 157 individuals were sampled from four patches collected from the region of Hu.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.May.18.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.May.18.10
Genetic variability in local Brazilian horse lines using microsatellite markers
Authors: A.C.M. Silva, S.R. Paiva, M.S.M. Albuquerque, A.A. Egito, S.A. Santos, F.C. Lima, S.T. Castro, A.S. Mariante, P.S. Correa and C.M. McManus
Genetic variability at 11 microsatellite markers was analyzed in five naturalized/local Brazilian horse breeds or genetic groups. Blood samples were collected from 328 animals of the breeds Campeira (Santa Catarina State), Lavradeira (Roraima State), Pantaneira (Pantanal Mato-Grossense), Mangalarga Marchador (Minas Gerais Stat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.April.10.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.April.10.4
Patterns of genetic diversity and population structure of the threatened Houbara and Macqueen�s bustards as revealed by microsatellite markers
Authors: A. Korrida S. Jadallah F. Chbel A. Amin-Alami M. Ahra S. Aggrey
The Houbara bustard (Chlamydotis undulata) is a threatened avian species that is rapidly declining throughout its range, especially in North Africa, Asia and the Canary Islands. We examined the population structure and genetic variation for the three Houbara subspecies C. undulata undulata, C. u. fuertaventurae and C. u. macqueenii. A total of 266 birds from.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.September.12.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.September.12.4
Characterization of eight novel microsatellite markers in the green-lipped mussel Perna viridis (Mytilidae)
Authors: Y.Y. Cao Z.B. Li Q.H. Li X.J. Chen L. Chen G. Dai
The green lipped mussel, also known as the Asian green mussel (Perna viridis) is a fast reproducing and valuable food source, but it is also considered an invasive species and can clog and damage pipes and marine equipment. Eight novel polymorphic microsatellite loci for P. viridis were isolated and characterized. Microsatellite polymorphism was evaluated.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(1):
- 2013.February.7.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.February.7.4
Genetic diversity and differentiation in natural populations of Arapaima gigas from lower Amazon revealed by microsatellites
Authors: P.F. Fazzi-Gomes, N. Melo, G. Palheta, S. Guerreiro, M. Amador, A.K. Ribeiro-dos-Santos, S. Santos and I. Hamoy
Genetic variability is one of the important criteria for species conservation decisions. This study aimed to analyze the genetic diversity and the population differentiation of two natural populations of Arapaima gigas, a species with a long history of being commercially exploited. We collected 87 samples of A. gigas from Gran.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019552
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019552