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Phylogeny of the Southwest Asian Pimpinella and related genera based on nuclear and plastid sequences
Authors: S. Fereidounfar, F. Ghahremaninejad and M. Khajehpiri
Pimpinella L. is a large genus and arguably one of the most complex genera in the family Apiaceae. In this study, the infra-generic relationship between Southwest Asian Pimpinella species and their generic allies in the tribe Pimpinelleae Spreng were investigated using sequence data from the cpDNA (chloroplast DNA) rps16 exon .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048767
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048767
Inclusion of cytoplasmic lineage effect and direct-maternal genetic covariance for genetic evaluation of growth traits in Nellore cattle
Authors: L. Grigoletto, E.C. Mattos, M.H.A. Santana, F. Baldi, J.P. Eler and J.B.S. Ferraz
We evaluated the impact of cytoplasmic lineage effects (Lc) for growth traits on genetic evaluation, including the genetic covariance between direct and maternal effects (sam). Pedigree data from 496,190 Nellore animals and observations on birth weight (BW, N = 243,391), weaning weight (WW, N = 431,681), and post-weaning weight gain adjusted to 345 days (.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038812
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038812
Optimization of selective breeding through analysis of morphological traits in Chinese sea bass (Lateolabrax maculatus)
Authors: W. Wang, C.Y. Ma, W. Chen, H.Y. Ma, H. Zhang, Y.Y. Meng, Y. Ni and L.B. Ma
Determining correlations between certain traits of economic importance constitutes an essential component of selective activities. In this study, our aim was to provide effective indicators for breeding programs of Lateolabrax maculatus, an important aquaculture species in China. We analyzed correlations between 20 morphometric traits and body weight, usi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038285
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038285
Genetic effect of the prolactin receptor gene on egg production traits in chickens
Authors: L. Zhang D.Y. Li Y.P. Liu Y. Wang X.L. Zhao Q. Zhu
The identification and utilization of potential candidate genes with significant effects on economically important traits have become increasingly important in poultry breeding programs. The prolactin (PRLR) receptor is a specific receptor for prolactin, which is an anterior pituitary peptide hormone involved in various physiological activities and is ess.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.October.2.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.October.2.1
DNA polymorphisms of the Hu sheep melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) gene associated with birth weight and 45d-weaning weight
Authors: X.M. Song J.F. Jiang G.Z. Zhang F.X. Shi Y.Q. Jiang
The melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) has important roles in regulating food intake, energy balance, and body weight in mammals. In pigs and cattle, MC4R mutations have been identified as genetic markers for growth and traits. Compared with abundant research conducted on other livestock species, little is known about mutations of the ovine MC4R gene. We inve.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.September.27.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.September.27.3
Phylogeny and systematics of Indian Polygonum sensu lato in the subfamily Polygonoideae based on ITS sequences of nuclear ribosomal DNA
Authors: R.K. Choudhary S.-H. Park J. Lee
The nuclear ribosomal DNA internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences from 44 Indian Polygonum taxa were examined to investigate relationships among various sections proposed by earlier researchers. The maximum parsimony trees obtained from analysis of the ITS sequences suggested eight major groups of the Indian Polygonum spp. The relationships among diff.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.October.4.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.October.4.1
Carcass and meat quality traits of four commercial pig crossbreeds in China
Authors: Y.Z. Jiang L. Zhu G.Q. Tang M.Z. Li A.A. Jiang W.M. Cen S.H. Xing J.N. Chen A.X. Wen T. He Q. Wang G.X. Zhu M. Xie X.W. Li
We evaluated carcass and meat quality traits of two Chinese native crossbreeds Landrace x Meishan (LM) and Duroc x (Landrace x Meishan) (DLM) and two foreign crossbreeds Duroc x (Landrace x Yorkshire) (DLY) and PIC (an imported five-way crossbreed). One hundred and twenty weaned pigs (half castrated males and half females) were reared and slaughtered at a pr.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.September.19.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.September.19.6
Polymorphisms in the bone morphogenetic protein 15 gene and their effect on sperm quality traits in Chinese Holstein bulls
Authors: L.P. Sun, Y.P. Song, Q.Z. Du, L.W. Song, Y.Z. Tian, S.L. Zhang,G.H. Hua and L.G. Yang
Bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP-15) expression has been detected in the testis, but its roles in this organ has not been well elucidated. We evaluated polymorphisms of the BMP-15 gene by PCR-SSCP and PCR-RFLP in 212 Chinese Holstein bulls, and investigated possible associations with sperm quality traits, including semen vol.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.March.17.8
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.March.17.8
A fully resolved consensus between fully resolved phylogenetic trees
Authors: Jos�© Augusto Amgarten Quitzau and Jo�£o Meidanis
Nowadays, there are many phylogeny reconstruction methods, each with advantages and disadvantages. We explored the advantages of each method, putting together the common parts of trees constructed by several methods, by means of a consensus computation. A number of phylogenetic consensus methods are already known. Unfortunatel.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 5(1):
Polymorphism in Metarhizium anisopliae var. anisopliae (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) based on internal transcribed spacer-RFLP, ISSR and intron markers
Authors: P.V. Tiago, M.P. Carneiro-Le�£o, M.L.A. Lima, N.T. Oliveira and E.A. Luna-Alves Lima
Isolates of entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae var. anisopliae were characterized using internal transcribed spacer-RFLP, ISSR and intron splice site primers. Thirty-seven isolates were studied, most of which were obtained from the sugar cane pest, Mahanarva fimbriolata (Hemiptera: Cercopidae) from Tangará d.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr1069
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr1069