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Diversity and genetic parameter estimates for yield and its components in Jatropha curcas L.
Authors: R.G. Freitas, L.A.S. Dias, P.M.R. Cardoso, A.B. Evaristo, M.F. Silva and N.M. Ara�ºjo
Jatropha curcas L. is one of the most promising oilseeds for biodiesel and biokerosene production, but few basic studies or breeding programs have been conducted for the species. We estimated genetic parameters and diversity based on 10 yield traits in 77 half-sib progenies of J. curcas after 52 months in the field, and evaluated correlations between them.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017540
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017540
Correspondence between performance of Eucalyptus spp trees selected from family and clonal tests
Authors: C.A.F. Reis, F.M.A. Gon�§alves, L.N. Rosse, R.R.G.F. Costa and M.A.P. Ramalho
We examined the correspondence in performance between trees selected from a family test and their respective clones from a clonal test of Eucalyptus. Full-sib families were obtained from controlled pollination among individuals of Eucalyptus grandis and between E. grandis and E. urophylla. The hybridizations did not follow a f.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2):
- vol10-2gmr1078
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1078
Breeding value accuracy estimates for growth traits using random regression and multi-trait models in Nelore cattle
Authors: A.A. Boligon, F. Baldi, M.E.Z. Mercadante2, R.B. Lobo, R.J. Pereira and L.G. Albuquerque
We quantified the potential increase in accuracy of expected breeding value for weights of Nelore cattle, from birth to mature age, using multi-trait and random regression models on Legendre polynomials and B-spline functions. A total of 87,712 weight records from 8144 females were used, recorded every three months from birth .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2):
- vol10-2gmr1087
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1087
Estimating the genetic parameters for liver fat traits in broiler lines divergently selected for abdominal fat
Authors: M.J. Liang, Z.P. Wang, L. Xu, L. Leng1, S.Z. Wang, P. Luan, Z.P. Cao, Y.M. Li and H. Li
Intensive selection of broilers for improved growth rate is known to exert a negative effect on broiler health, such as an increase in body fat (and its related diseases). Excessive fat deposition in the liver can cause fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome (FLHS); in addition, traits associated with liver fat have also been associated with FLHS. This study ex.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.14.27
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.14.27
Random regression models for the estimation of genetic and environmental covariance functions for growth traits in Santa Ines sheep
Authors: J.L.R. Sarmento, R.A. Torres, W.H. Sousa, R.N.B. L�´bo,L.G. Albuquerque, P.S. Lopes, N.P.S. Santos and A.B. Bignard
Polynomial functions of different orders were used to model random effects associated with weight of Santa Ines sheep from birth to 196 days. Fixed effects included in the models were contemporary groups, age of ewe at lambing, and fourth-order Legendre polynomials for age to represent the average growth curve. In the random p.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15025749
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15025749
Phenotypic characteristics for discrimination between advanced genotypes of Brachiaria ruziziensis
Authors: B.A. Rezende, C.B. Ribeiro, D.H.L. Teixeira, F.M.A. Gon�§alves and F. Souza Sobrinho
The aim of this study was to use multivariate methods and Pearson and partial correlations to disregard phenotypic characteristics that contribute little to differentiation between Brachiaria ruziziensis genotypes. Eighty-one genotypes of B. ruziziensis were assessed in completely randomized blocks with three replications. Ten phenotypic characteristics w.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017774
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017774
Joint analysis of beef growth and carcass quality traits through calculation of co-variance components and correlations
Authors: H.R. Mirzaei, A.P. Verbyla and W.S. Pitchford
A joint growth-carcass model using random regression was used to estimate the (co)variance components of beef cattle body weights and carcass quality traits and correlations between them. During a four-year period (1994-1997) of the Australian “southern crossbreeding project”, mature Hereford cows (N = 581) were ma.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr1108
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr1108
An insight in the genetic control and interrelationship of some quality traits in Brassica napus
Authors: S. Ahmad, H.A. Sadaqat, M.H.N. Tahir and F.S. Awan
A study on three leading lines (KN-256, KN-257, and KN-258) of Brassica napus and an approved variety, Punjab-Sarson, was conducted to gain insight into the genetic control of some quality traits using generation mean analysis. Our results showed that additive gene action predominated in the inheritance of oil content and erucic acid in cross KN-256 x KN-.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.22.19
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.22.19
Heterosis and correlation in interspecific and intraspecific hybrids of cotton
Authors: S. Munir, S.B. Hussain, H. Manzoor, M.K. Quereshi, M. Zubair,W. Nouman, A.N. Shehzad, S. Rasul and S.A. Manzoor
Interspecific and intraspecific hybrids show varying degrees of heterosis for yield and yield components. Yield-component traits have complex genetic relationships with each other. To determine the relationship of yield-component traits and fiber traits with seed cotton yield, six lines (Bt. CIM-599, CIM-573, MNH-786, CIM-554,.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
De novo interstitial deletion in the long arm of chromosome 11: a case report
Authors: L.L. Li, H.G. Zhang, X.G. Shao, J.C. Gao, H.Y. Zhang and R.Z. Liu
The 11q terminal deletion disorder is a rare genetic disorder associated with numerous clinical features. A few case reports have been made about de novo interstitial deletion of chromosome 11q. However, due to the heterogeneity in size and position of the deletions, a clear genotype-phenotype correlation is not easily made. H.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):