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Genetic relationships among Heliconia (Heliconiaceae) species based on RAPD markers
Authors: L.P. Marouelli, P.W. Inglis, M.A. Ferreira and G.S.C. Buso
The family Heliconiaceae contains a single genus, Heliconia, with approximately 180 species of Neotropical origin. This genus was formerly allocated to the family Musaceae, but today forms its own family, in the order Zingiberales. The combination of inverted flowers, a single staminode and drupe fruits is an exclusive charact.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr847
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr847
Simple and efficient method for isolating cDNA fragments of lea3 genes with potential for wide application in the grasses (Poaceae)
Authors: L. Yu, X. Wu, X. Tang and B. Yan
cDNA fragments of lea3 genes with a high GC content (from 68 to 77%) were found in several Poaceae, including Sorghum vulgare, Saccharum officinarum, Oryza officinalis, Oryza meyeriana, Ampelocalamus calcareus, Cynodon dactylon, and Zizania latifoli. They were successfully isolated by means of optimal experimental parameters, .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr852
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr852
Gene expression profile of the plant pathogen Fusarium graminearum under the antagonistic effect of Pantoea agglomerans
Authors: V. Pandolfi, E.C. Jorge, C.M.R. Melo, A.C.S. Albuquerque and H. Carrer
The pathogenic fungus Fusarium graminearum is an ongoing threat to agriculture, causing losses in grain yield and quality in diverse crops. Substantial progress has been made in the identification of genes involved in the suppression of phytopathogens by antagonistic microorganisms; however, limited information regarding respo.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr828
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr828
Expression analysis of transcription factors from the interaction between cacao and Moniliophthora perniciosa (Tricholomataceae)
Authors: M.A. Lopes, B.T. Hora Junior, C.V. Dias, G.C. Santos, K.P. Gramacho, J.C.M. Cascardo, A.S. Gesteira and F. Micheli
Cacao (Theobroma cacao) is one of the most important tropical crops; however, production is threatened by numerous pathogens, including the hemibiotrophic fungus Moniliophthora perniciosa, which causes witches’ broom disease. To understand the mechanisms that lead to the development of this disease in cacao, we focused o.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr825
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr825
Genome-wide analysis of cyclins in maize (Zea mays)
Authors: X. Hu, X. Cheng, H. Jiang, S. Zhu, B. Cheng and Y. Xiang
Cyclins are primary regulators of the activity of cyclin-dependent kinases and play crucial roles in cell cycle progression in eukaryotes. Although extensive studies have revealed the roles of some cyclins and underlying mechanisms in plants, relatively few cyclins have been functionally analyzed in maize. We identified 59 cyc.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr861
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr861
Citrullinemia type I: molecular screening of the ASS1 gene by exonic sequencing and targeted mutation analysis
Authors: R. Marquis-Nicholson, E. Glamuzina, D. Prosser, C. Wilson and D.R. Love
We developed a mutation-screening protocol for the ASS1 gene in order to guide clinical management of neonates with elevated citrulline detected during routine newborn screening. An exon-based amplification and sequencing method was designed and successfully applied to patients to identify disease-associated mutations. The seq.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr834
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr834
Genetic differences between strains of Biomphalaria glabrata (Planorbidae) that are susceptible and unsusceptible to schistosomiasis
Authors: A.L.D. Oliveira, D. Da Silva, B.C. Manzano, A.Z. Abdel-Hamid, M.Y. Marcelino, E.M. Zanotti-Magalh�£es, L.A. Magalh�£es and J.T. Ribeiro-Paes
Despite the implementation control programs, schistosomiasis continues to spread throughout the world. Among modern control strategies, vector control is currently being emphasized. Within this context, analysis of the genetic variability of intermediate host snails (Biomphalaria spp) is important because it allows identificat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr821
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr821
Frequency of ABO blood group system polymorphisms in Plasmodium falciparum malaria patients and blood donors from the Brazilian Amazon region
Authors: D.B. Carvalho, L.C. de Mattos, W.C. Souza-Neiras, C.R. Bonini-Domingos, A.B. C�³simo, L.M. Storti-Melo, G.C. Cassiano, A.A.A. Couto, A.J. Cordeiro, A.R.B. Rossit and R.L.D. Machado
We investigated the ABO genotypes and heterogeneity of the O alleles in Plasmodium falciparum-infected and non-infected individuals from the Brazilian Amazon region. Sample collection took place from May 2003 to August 2005, from P. falciparum malaria patients from four endemic regions of the Brazilian Amazon. The control grou.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr803
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr803
Genetic diversity of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) germplasm in Pakistan as revealed by RAPD analysis
Authors: F. Ahmad, A.I. Khan, F.S. Awan, B. Sadia, H.A. Sadaqat and S. Bahadur
Genetic diversity analysis of chickpea germplasm can provide practical information for the selection of parental material and thus assist in planning breeding strategies. Chickpea seed is a good source of carbohydrates and proteins, constituting 80% of the total dry seed weight. Released cultivars and advanced lines of 30 chic.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr862
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr862
Investigation of the effects of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in DNA repair genes on the risk of glioma
Authors: K. Gao, S.Q. Mu and Z.X. Wu
Several single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in DNA repair gene have been shown to affect DNA repair and to modify susceptibility to cancer. In this study, to investigate the role of these SNPs in glioma, we examined the potential association of 14 SNPs in DNA repair genes with the glioma risk in a Chinese population. We inc.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.February.27.5
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.February.27.5