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Genetic diversity of ITS sequences of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus
Authors: J.M.S. Cardoso L. Fonseca I. Abrantes
The sequence variation of internal transcribed spacer (ITS) regions of ribosomal DNA has been routinely used for species identification and species-level phylogeny of the pinewood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus. In this study, the intraspecies ITS genetic diversity of B. xylophilus was evaluated. Three pinewood nematode isolates from the United Stat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.October.15.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.October.15.1
Association between single-nucleotide polymorphisms of fatty acid synthase gene and meat quality traits in Datong Yak (Bos grunniens).
Authors: M. Chu, X.Y. Wu, X. Guo, J. Pei, F. Jiao, H.T. Fang,C.N. Liang X.Z. Ding, P.J. Bao and P. Yan
Fatty acid synthase (FASN) is a key enzyme in fatty acid anabolism that plays an important role in the fat deposit of eukaryotic cells. Therefore, in this study, we detected 2 novel single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the FASN gene in 313 adult individuals of Datong yak using polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism and DNA .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.March.30.21
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.March.30.21
Growth hormone polymorphisms and growth traits in Chinese Tibetan sheep Ovis aries
Authors: Y.C. Han, Y.G. Sun and Q. Li
Growth hormone (GH) plays an important role in promoting growth, protein and muscle accretion, and fat catabolism, suggesting that GH is a potential candidate gene affecting growth traits in vertebrates. In this paper, polymorphisms in GH were investigated in 632 Chinese Tibetan sheep, by using DNA sequencing. Three single nucleotide polymorphisms were id.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038397
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038397
Identification of molecular markers associated with fruit traits in olive and assessment of olive core collection with AFLP markers and fruit traits
Authors: M. Ipek, M. Seker, A. Ipek and M.K. Gul
The purpose of this study was to characterize olive core collection with amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers and fruit traits and to determine AFLP markers significantly associated with these fruit characters in olive. A total of 168 polymorphic AFLP markers generated by five primer combinations and nine fruit traits were used to charact.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.March.31.6
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.March.31.6
Molecular characterization, polymorphism of the ACOX1 gene and association with ultrasound traits in Bos taurus
Authors: Y. Jiao, L.S. Zan, Y.F. Liu and H.B. Wang
Acyl-coenzyme A oxidase 1 (ACOX1) is the first enzyme in peroxisomal fatty acid β-oxidation; it is rate-limiting and plays a key role in fatty acid metabolism and fat deposition. ACOX1 is an important candidate gene for meat quality selection through marker-assisted selection. Genomic structural analysis showed that bovin.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr1036
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr1036
Association between a polymorphism in intron 3 of the bovine growth hormone gene and growth traits in Holstein heifers in Antioquia
Authors: J. Arango, J.J. Echeverri and A. L�³pez
The aim of this study was to determine the association between a polymorphism in intron 3 of the bovine growth hormone (BGH) gene and growth traits related to the start of the reproductive life of Holstein heifers. This research was conducted using 480 Holstein heifers belonging to eight herds in three municipalities in the De.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.15.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.15.1
A novel SNP of the C/EBP�± gene associated with superior meat quality in indigenous Chinese cattle
Authors: H. Wang, L.S. Zan, H.B. Wang and F.B. Song
CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha (C/EBPa) is an essential transcriptional factor regulating the differentiation of adipocytes. We report a novel single nucleotide polymorphism (C271A) of the C/EBPa gene in six indigenous Chinese cattle breeds using PCR-SSCP and DNA sequencing methods. Allele frequencies were investigated and evaluated by the χ2 te.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr1032
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr1032
Inheritance of kernel row number, a multicategorical threshold trait of maize ears
Authors: F.H.R.B. Toledo, M.A.P. Ramalho, G.B. Abreu and J.C. de Souza
Information about the inheritance of threshold traits is scarce, especially in plants. We examined the genetic control of kernel row number in maize (Zea mays). Knowledge of this inheritance is especially important because it is a primary component of grain yield. This trait has a discontinuous distribution. Characters like th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr1114
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr1114
(Co)variance components and genetic parameters for growth traits in Arabi sheep using different animal models
Authors: B. Shokrollahi and H. Baneh
The objective of the present study was to estimate genetic parameters for body weight at different ages in Arabi sheep using data collected from 1999 to 2009. Investigated traits consisted of birth weight (N = 2776), weaning weight (N = 2002) and weight at six months of age (N = 1885). The data were analyzed using restricted m.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2012.February.8.5
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2012.February.8.5
Polymorphism of somatostatin gene and its association with growth traits in Chinese cattle
Authors: L. Gao, L.S. Zan, H.B. Wang, R.J. Hao and X. Zhong
Somatostatins play a crucial role in the regulation of growth and development in vertebrates, especially muscle growth. We assessed the association of somatostatin gene polymorphisms with growth traits by PCR-SSCP (polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism) and DNA sequencing methods in 694 individuals .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2):
- vol10-2gmr1029
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1029