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Characteristics of growth traits and their effects on body weight of G1 individuals in the mud crab (Scylla paramamosain)
Authors: W. Jiang, H.Y. Ma, C.Y. Ma, S.J. Li, Y.X. Liu, Z.G. Qiao and L.B. Ma
The mud crab (Scylla paramamosain) is considered a potentially important marine crab species for selective breeding. Here, we first examined sex ratio and differences in 16 growth traits between females and males in a G1 population of S. paramamosain, and we then analyzed the correlation between these growth .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.7.19
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.7.19
Estimation of genetic diversity in a natural population of cambui tree (Myrciaria tenella O. Berg) using ISSR markers
Authors: J.G.S. Santana, A.L.S. Nascimento, T.S. Costa, T.M.B. de Almeida, A.R.C. Rabbani and A.V.C. Silva
Cambui (Myrciaria tenella O. Berg) is a native species from Brazil, which belongs to the family Myrtaceae. Molecular characterization is one of the most used tools for the study of the biotechnological potential of species because the diversity level between individuals can be inferred. Analysis of genetic diversity is fundame.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr.15048819
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15048819
Molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis of important medicinal plant species in genus Paeonia based on rDNA-ITS, matK, and rbcL DNA barcode sequences
Authors: W.J. Kim, Y. Ji, G. Choi, Y.M. Kang, S. Yang and B.C. Moon
This study was performed to identify and analyze the phylogenetic relationship among four herbaceous species of the genus Paeonia, P. lactiflora, P. japonica, P. veitchii, and P. suffruticosa, using DNA barcodes. These four species, which are commonly used in traditional medicine as Paeoniae Radix and Moutan Radicis Cortex, are pharmaceutically defined in.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038472
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038472
Comparisons of DNA marker-based genetic diversity with phenotypic estimates in maize grown in Pakistan
Authors: M.M. Shah, S.W. Hassan, K. Maqbool, I. Shahzadi and A. Pervez
We compared DNA-based genetic diversity estimates with conventional estimates by investigating agronomically important traits in maize grown in the northwestern region of Pakistan. RAPD markers were used to characterize 10 commonly cultivated maize genotypes. The same material was tested for phenotypic variation of quantitativ.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr964
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr964
Genetic progress resulting from forty-three years of breeding of the carioca common bean in Brazil
Authors: L.D. Barili, N.M. Vale, L.M. Moura, R.G. Paula, F.F. Silva and J.E.S. Carneiro
We aimed to evaluate 40 common bean cultivars recommended by various Brazilian research institutions between 1970 and 2013 and estimate the genetic progress obtained for grain yield and other agronomic traits. Additionally, we proposed a bi-segmented nonlinear regression model to infer the year in which breeding began to show significant gains in Brazil. .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038523
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038523
Polymorphisms in a myostatin gene and associations with growth in a hybrid of Culter alburnus and Ancherythroculter nigrocauda
Authors: L. Cheng and Y.H. Sun
Myostatin (MSTN) is a member of the transforming growth factor-β superfamily that negatively regulates skeletal muscle development and growth. In the present study, partial genomic fragments of MSTN were screened for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in a hybrid of Culter alburnus (âÂ?Â?) x Ancherythroculter nigrocauda (âÂ?Â?) individuals from.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.25.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.25.13
Genetic diversity of Capsicum chinensis (Solanaceae) accessions based on molecular markers and morphological and agronomic traits
Authors: F.L. Finger, S.D. Lannes, A.R. Schuelter, J. Doege, A.P. Comerlato, L.S.A. Gon�§alves, F.R.A. Ferreira, L.R. Clovis and C.A. Scapim
We estimated the genetic diversity of 49 accessions of the hot pepper species Capsicum chinensis through analyses of 12 physicochemical traits of the fruit, eight multi-categorical variables, and with 32 RAPD primers. Data from the physicochemical traits were submitted to analysis of variance to estimate the genetic parameters.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr891
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr891
Polymorphic CA microsatellites in the third exon of the bovine BMP4 gene
Authors: X. Zhong, L.S. Zan, H.B. Wang and Y.F. Liu
We examined the variation of the BMP4 gene in four Chinese indigenous cattle breeds and investigated the association of this polymorphism with body measurement traits. Using PCR-SSCP and DNA sequencing, a polymorphic microsatellite was detected in the third exon of the bovine BMP4 gene in 459 samples from four Chinese indigeno.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(2):
- vol9-2gmr732
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-2gmr732
Systems genetics and genome-wide association approaches for analysis of feed intake, feed efficiency, and performance in beef cattle
Authors: M.H.A. Santana, M.C. Freua, D.N. Do, R.V. Ventura, H.N. Kadarmideen and J.B.S. Ferraz
Feed intake, feed efficiency, and weight gain are important economic traits of beef cattle in feedlots. In the present study, we investigated the physiological processes underlying such traits from the point of view of systems genetics. Firstly, using data from 1334 Nellore (Bos indicus) cattle and 943,577 single nucleotide po.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048930
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048930
Morphological evolution and heritability estimates for some biometric traits in the Murgese horse breed
Authors: C. Dario, D. Carnicella, M. Dario and G. Bufano
A data set concerning 1,816 subjects entered in the Italian Horse Registry from 1925 to 2002 was analyzed to investigate the morphological evolution of the Murgese horse and to obtain useful elements to enhance breeding practices. Three basic body measurements (height at withers, chest girth, and cannon bone circumference) wer.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 5(2):