Mimosoideae
An optimized protocol for DNA extraction in plants with a high content of secondary metabolites, based on leaves of Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir. (Leguminosae)
Authors: S.R. Arruda, D.G. Pereira, M.M. Silva-Castro, M.G. Brito and A.M. Waldschmidt
Some species are characterized by a high content of tannins, alkaloids, and phenols in their leaves. These secondary metabolites are released during DNA extraction and might hinder molecular studies based on PCR (polymerase chain reaction). To provide an efficient method to extract DNA, Mimosa tenuiflora, an important legumino.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039063
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039063
Chromosome number variation and evolution in Neotropical Leguminoseae (Mimosoideae) from northeastern Brazil
Authors: E.C.X.R. Santos, R. Carvalho, E.M. Almeida and L.P. Felix
Most members of the subfamily Mimosoideae have pantropical distributions, variable habits, and a basic chromosome number x = 13. We examined karyotypic evolution of 27 species of this subfamily occurring principally in northeastern Brazil by examining chromosomes stained with Giemsa. All of the species had semi-reticulated interphase nuclei and early cond.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.June.27.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.June.27.1