Microsatellite Markers
Candidate gene region for control of rib eye area in Canchim beef cattle
Authors: S.L. Meirelles, G.V. Gouveia, G. Gasparin, M.M. Alencar, J.J.S. Gouveia and L.C.A. Regitano
Investigation of molecular marker effects on production traits is essential to define marker assisted selection strategies in beef cattle. We looked for a possible association of molecular markers and backfat thickness (BFT) and rib eye area (REA) in Canchim (5/8 Charolais + 3/8 Zebu) and MA (offspring of Charolais bulls and 1.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2):
- vol10-2gmr1175
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1175
Isolation and characterization of eight polymorphic microsatellite loci for the coconut pest, Brontispa longissima (Coleoptera: Hispidae)
Authors: C.L. Ma, H.L. Wu, H.Y. Hu, X. Wu, G.C. Ma, Y.G. Fu and Z.Q. Peng
Brontispa longissima is one of the most serious insect pests of coconut in Southeast Asia; it was first discovered on Hainan Island in June 2002. Despite the economic risk associated with this pest, genetic aspects of the invasion process have remained relatively unexplored. Using microsatellite markers, we investigated the po.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr1008
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr1008
Genetic characterization of papaya plants (Carica papaya L.) derived from the first backcross generation
Authors: H.C.C. Ramos, M.G. Pereira, F.F. Silva, L.S.A. Gon�§alves, F.O. Pinto, G.A. de Souza Filho and T.S.N. Pereira
The limited number of papaya varieties available reflects the narrow genetic base of this species. The use of backcrossing as a breeding strategy can promote increases in variability, besides allowing targeted improvements. Procedures that combine the use of molecular markers and backcrossing permit a reduction of the time req.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr1004
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr1004