Manihot Esculenta
Development of a cassava core collection based on single nucleotide polymorphism markers
Authors: E.J. Oliveira, C.F. Ferreira, V.S. Santos and G.A.F. Oliveira
Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers were used in the largest cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) germplasm collection from Brazil to develop core collections based on the maximization strategy. Subsets with 61, 64, 84, 128, 256, and 384 cassava accessions were selected and named PoHEU, MST64, PoRAN, MST128, MS.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.25.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.25.11
Physical localization of molecular markers and assignment of the 15th linkage group to chromosome 11 of the karyotype in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) by primed in situ labeling
Authors: Y. Wang, J.F. Wang, H. Yin, H.Q. Gao, N.S. Zhuang and J.P. Liu
Physical localization of molecular markers and assignment of the 15th linkage group to chromosome 11 of the karyotype in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) were achieved using primed in situ labeling. Amplified signals for both the EST507-1 and SSRY13-5 markers were consistently observed in different stages of cell division. A comparison of the length, ar.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.28.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.28.3
Genetic parameters and prediction of genotypic values for root quality traits in cassava using REML/BLUP
Authors: E.J. Oliveira, F.A. Santana, L.A. Oliveira and V.S. Santos
The aim of this study was to estimate the genetic parameters and predict the genotypic values of root quality traits in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) using restricted maximum likelihood (REML) and best linear unbiased prediction (BLUP). A total of 471 cassava accessions were evaluated over two years of cultivatio.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.28.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.28.13
Polymorphism of starch pathway genes in cassava
Authors: L.M. Vasconcelos, A.C. Brito, C.D. Carmo and E.J. Oliveira
The distribution and frequency of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) can help to understand changes associated with characteristics of interest. We aimed to evaluate nucleotide diversity in six genes involved in starch biosynthesis in cassava using a panel of 96 unrelated accessions. The genes were sequenced, aligned, and .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15049082
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15049082
Genetic diversity in cassava landraces grown on farms in Alta Floresta-MT, Brazil
Authors: A.V. Tiago, A.A.B. Rossi, P.V. Tiago, A.A. Carpejani, B.M. Silva, E.S.S. Hoogerheide and O.M. Yamashita
Brazil is considered one of the domestication centers of cassava (Manihot esculenta), containing a large part of the biological diversity and traditional knowledge of the species. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the genetic diversity of cassava landraces grown by farmers in the north of Mato Grosso State, Brazil, .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038615
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038615
Variation in cassava germplasm for tolerance to post-harvest physiological deterioration
Authors: M.T. Venturini, L.R. Santos, C.I.A. Vildoso, V.S. Santos and E.J. Oliveira
Tolerant varieties can effectively control post-harvest physiological deterioration (PPD) of cassava, although knowledge on the genetic variability and inheritance of this trait is needed. The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters and identify sources of tolerance to PPD and their stability in cassava acce.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027818
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027818
Inducing autotetraploids in cassava using oryzalin and colchicine and their in vitro morphophysiological effects
Authors: M. de J. da S. de Carvalho, V.B. Gomes, A. da S. Souza, F.F. Aud, J.A. Santos-Serejo and E.J. Oliveira
Polyploid induction has been used for plant breeding to produce bigger and more robust plants than diploid types. The present study aimed to develop a methodology for in vitro induction of polyploidy in cassava. Apical and lateral microcuttings from the BRS Formosa variety were treated with six oryzalin concentrations for 24 and 48 h. The same methodology.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028281
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028281
Gene flow between cassava, Manihot esculenta Crantz, and wild relatives
Authors: N.M.A. Nassar
Controlled and natural hybridization between cassava and wild relatives does occur. Barriers within the genus appear to be weak due to recent evolution of the group. All Manihot species examined cytogenetically have a chromosome number of 2n = 36. However, they behave meiotically as diploids. The weak interspecific barriers ha.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 2(4):
Cassava, Manihot esculenta Crantz genetic resources: VI. Anatomy of a diversity center
Authors: N.M.A. Nassar
Central Brasil is one of the four centers of diversity of Manihot species. Of 26 wild Manihot species reported to occur in this region, 20 were collected from two limited areas, each less than 100 km in diameter. These two areas are Goiás Velho and Corumbá de Goiás. Considering the Harlan concept of geogra.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 2(2):