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Iron excess in rice: from phenotypic changes to functional genomics of WRKY transcription factors
Authors: V.E. Viana, N. Marini, T. Finatto, I. Ezquer, C. Busanello, R.S. dos Santos, C. Pegoraro, L. Colombo and A. Costa de Oliveira
Iron (Fe) is an essential microelement for all living organisms playing important roles in several metabolic reactions. Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is commonly cultivated in paddy fields, where Fe goes through a reduction reaction from Fe3+ to Fe2+. Since Fe2+ is more soluble, it can reach toxic levels inside plant cells, constitut.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039694
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039694
Assessment of the rs4340 ACE gene polymorphism in acute coronary syndrome in a Western Mexican population
Authors: A. Valdez-Haro, Y. Valle, E. Valdes-Alvarado, F. Casillas-Mu?±oz, J.F. Mu?±oz-Valle, G.L. Reynoso-Villalpando, H.E. Flores-Salinas and J.R. Padilla-Guti?©rrez
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is considered one of the main causes of death worldwide. Contradictory findings concerning the impact of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene on cardiovascular diseases have been reported. Previous conclusions point out that the variability in results depends on ethnicity and genetic polym.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039779
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039779
Structure and genetic diversity of Anacardium humile (Anacardiaceae): a tropical shrub
Authors: L.G. Cota, P.A. Moreira, M.M. Brand?£o, V.A. Royo, A.F. Melo Junior, E.V. Menezes and D.A. Oliveira
Anacardium humile Saint Hilaire is a tropical shrub native to the Cerrado biome. It is a fruiting species with biological, medicinal, and socioeconomic significance. Thus, knowing how the genetic variability of natural populations is organized allows for the establishment of strategies for conservation and the sustainable use .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039778
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039778
Genetic control and combining ability of agronomic attributes and northern leaf blight-related attributes in popcorn
Authors: J.S. Santos, A.T. Amaral J?ºnior, M. Vivas, G.S. Mafra, G.F. Pena,F.H.L. Silva and A.G. Guimar?£es
The present study was conducted to investigate the genetic control and to estimate the general and specific combining abilities of popcorn for agronomic attributes and attributes related to resistance to northern leaf blight (NLB). The 56 hybrids (F1 and reciprocals), together with the eight parent lines and six controls, were.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039772
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039772
Genetic diversity of Bacillus sp producers of amylase isolated from the soil
Authors: A.R.E.O. Xavier, E.R. Lima, A.M.E. Oliveira, L. Cardoso, J. Santos, C.H.C. Cangussu, L.N. Leite, M.C.L. Quirino, I.G.C. J?ºnior,D.A. Oliveira and M.A.S. Xavier
The microorganisms are the best source of extracellular enzymes since they allow an economical technology with low-resource consumption compared to animals and plants. The amylases are among the most important enzymes being the genus Bacillus one of the most investigated due to its ability to produce this enzyme. The objective.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039771
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039771
Analysis of melanopsin gene expression in the rabbit retina at different ages
Authors: M.M. Lira-Carrera, B.E. Guti?©rrez-Amavizca, L.J. ?lvarez-Araujo, M. Aguirre-Ram?rez and J.A. P?©rez-Le?³n
Melanopsin is the photopigment of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells that mediate non-visual responses to light. The aim of this study was to describe and analyze melanopsin gene expression in the rabbit retina at different ages and compare its expression with the prototypic gene of retinal ganglion cells (Thy.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039767
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039767
Intraspecific variability of popcorn S7 lines for phosphorus efficiency in the soil
Authors: I.F.S. Gerhardt, A.T. Amaral J?ºnior, L.J.M. Guimar?£es, I.A. Schwantes, A. Santos, S.H. Kamphorst, V.J. Lima, F.M. Poblete and G.O. Myers
The expansion of agriculture, coupled with the need for sustainable cropping, is one of the greatest challenges of the scientific community working on the generation of new cultivars adapted to abiotic stress conditions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the variability of popcorn lines as to responsiveness and efficiency .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
Genetic diversity of arboreal cotton populations of the Brazilian semiarid: a remnant primary gene pool for cotton cultivars
Authors: I.P.P. de Menezes, L.V. Hoffmann, T.H. de Lima, A.R. da Silva, V.S. Lucena and P.A.V. Barroso
Mocó cotton belong to the same species as the cultivated species, Gossypium hirsutum, and cultivated forms were mainly landraces but also developed as cultivars, bearing good fiber quality and drought tolerant when cropped as a perennial species. The northeast Brazil crop system based on this cotton type is finished, wi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039659
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039659
Identification of differentially expressed genes in pathways of cerebral neurotransmission of anovulatory mice
Authors: M.A. Azevedo Jr. and I.D.C.G. Silva
Polycystic ovary syndrome is the classic example of loss of functional cyclicity and anomalous feedback. In this case, the excessive extra-glandular production and conversion of androgens to estrogens are the pathophysiological basis of the chronic anovulation. The literature describes an experimental model of the polymicrocys.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039622
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039622
Tissue distribution and early developmental expression patterns of aldolase A, B, and C in grass carp Ctenopharyngodon idellus
Authors: J.J. Fan, J.J. Bai, D.M. Ma, L.Y. Yu and P. Jiang
Aldolase is a key enzyme involved in glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and the pentose phosphate pathway. To establish the expression patterns of all three aldolase isozyme genes in different tissues and during early embryogenesis in lower vertebrates, as well as to explore the functional differences between these three isozymes, t.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039234
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039234