Molecular Markers
Genome wide selection in Citrus breeding
Authors: I.B. Gois, A. Bor�©m, M. Cristofani-Yaly, M.D.V. de Resende, C.F. Azevedo, M. Bastianel, V.M. Novelli2and M.A. Machado
Genome wide selection (GWS) is essential for the genetic improvement of perennial species such as Citrus because of its ability to increase gain per unit time and to enable the efficient selection of characteristics with low heritability. This study assessed GWS efficiency in a population of Citrus and compared it with selecti.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048863
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048863
Prediction of maize single-cross performance by mixed linear models with microsatellite marker information
Authors: M. Balestre, R.G. Von Pinho and J.C. Souza
We evaluated the potential of the best linear unbiased predictor (BLUP) along with the relationship coefficient for predicting the performance of untested maize single-cross hybrids. Ninety S0:2 progenies arising from three single-cross hybrids were used. The 90 progenies were genotyped with 25 microsatellite markers, with nin.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(2):
- vol9-2gmr791
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-2gmr791
Genetic characterization of Brazilian strains of Aspergillus flavus using DNA markers
Authors: P.P. Batista, J.F. Santos, N.T. Oliveira, A.P.D. Pires, C.M.S. Motta and E.A. Luna-Alves Lima
The Aspergillus genus belongs to a filamentous fungal group characterized by wide dispersion in the environment. Some species are associated with diseases, especially in immunocompromised patients, while others are of economical importance due to aflatoxin production or biotechnological applications. Its species identification.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr422
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr422
Development of two novel specific SCAR markers by cloning improved RAPD fragments from the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidium (Leysser: Fr) Karst
Authors: M.A. Khan, J.L. Cheng, Z.Q. Mei, C.L. Wei and J.J. Fu
Development of sequence-characterized amplified region (SCAR) markers from random-amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) fragments is a valuable molecular approach for the genetic identification of different species. By using SCAR markers, molecular analysis is reduced to a simple polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis using primers designed from the amplicon.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038536
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038536
Genetic distance estimates among single cross hybrids and correlation with specific combining ability and yield in corn double cross hybrids
Authors: M. Balestre, J.C. Machado, J.L. Lima, J.C. Souza and L. N�³brega Filho
The objective of the present study was to correlate the genetic distances (GD) of single cross hybrids with yield, heterosis and specific combining ability (SCA) in the double cross hybrid synthesis. For this, 10 single cross commercial hybrids were used from different companies, and all the possible double hybrids were synthesized by a complete dialell. .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(1):
- vol7-1gmr403
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-1gmr403
Characterization of chloroplast DNA microsatellites from Saccharum spp and related species
Authors: D.M. Melotto-Passarin, E.V. Tambarussi, K. Dressano, V.F. De Martin and H. Carrer
Microsatellites, or simple sequence repeats (SSRs), and their flanking regions in chloroplast genomes (plastomes) of some species of the family Poaceae were analyzed in silico to look for DNA sequence variations. Comparison of the complete chloroplast DNA sequences (cpDNAs) of sugarcane (Saccharum hybrid cv. SP-80-3280 and S. .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr1019
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr1019
Single nucleotide polymorphisms in CAPN and leptin genes associated with meat color and tenderness in Nellore cattle
Authors: L.F.B. Pinto, J.B.S. Ferraz, V.B. Pedrosa, J.P. Eler, F.V. Meirelles, M.N. Bonin, F.M. Rezende, M.E. Carvalho, D.C. Cucco and R.C.G. Silva
We analyzed single nucleotide polymorphisms in calpain, leptin, leptin receptor, and growth hormone receptor genes and their association with color, drip and cooking losses of longissimus muscle at 7, 14 and 21 days postmortem in 638 purebred Nellore bulls slaughtered between 22 and 26 months of age. Meat samples were vacuum-p.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr1263
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr1263
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
Molecular mapping of quantitative trait loci for drought tolerance in maize plants
Authors: H. Rahman, S. Pekic, V. Lazic-Jancic, S.A. Quarrie, S.M.A. Shah, A. Pervez and M.M. Shah
Drought tolerance is one of the most important but complex traits of crops. We looked for quantitative trait loci (QTLs) that affect drought tolerance in maize. Two maize inbreds and their advanced lines were evaluated for drought-related traits. A genetic linkage map developed using RFLP markers was used to identify QTLs asso.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2):
- vol10-2gmr1139
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1139
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