Population Genetics
Biotools: an R function to predict spatial gene diversity via an individual-based approach
Authors: A.R. da Silva, G. Malafaia and I.P.P. Menezes
The gene diversity or expected heterozygosity (HE) is based on the allele frequency and is often used as a measure of genetic variability of populations. Knowing the pattern of spatial distribution of HE can be useful for determining strategies of conservation and sampling of collections of individuals. In addition, it can all.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029655
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029655
New loci of Lychnophora ericoides and transferability to Lychnophora pinaster, endangered medicinal species from Brazil
Authors: M.A.R. Vieira, M.O.M. Marques, L.L. Haber, B.B.Z. Vigna, M.M. Bajay, J.B. Pinheiro, A.P. Souza, J. Semir and M.I. Zucch
Lychnophora ericoides and Lychnophora pinaster are species used in popular medicine as analgesic or anti-inflammatory 21 simple sequence repeat loci of L. ericoides were developed and transferred to L. pinaster. Three populations of L. ericoides and 2 populations of L. pinaster were evaluated; they were collected in the State of Minas Gerais. Population p.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2014.December.19.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.December.19.8
Mendelian inheritance, genetic linkage, and genotypic disequilibrium for nine microsatellite loci in Cariniana estrellensis (Raddi) Kuntze (Lecythidaceae)
Authors: T.Y.K. Kubota, A.M. Silva, J. Cambuim, A.A. Silva, S. Pupin, M.S. Silva, M.A. Moraes, M.L.T. Moraes and A.M. Sebbenn
Cariniana estrellensis is one of the largest trees found in Brazilian tropical forests. The species is typical of advanced stages of succession, characteristic of climax forests, and essential in genetic conservation and environmental restoration plans. In this study, we assessed Mendelian inheritance, genetic linkage, and gen.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029653
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029653
Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite loci in Aleurodicus dispersus (Hemiptera, Aleyrodidae)
Authors: G.-C. Ma, X. Wu, C.-L. Ma, H.-L. Wu, H.-Y. Hu, L.-M. Niu and Y.-G. Fu
Ten microsatellite markers were isolated and characterized from Aleurodicus dispersus, the spiraling whitefly, an exotic pest species that is considered to be one of the most serious agricultural pests on Hainan Island, China. The polymorphism of these loci was examined in individual whiteflies from Hainan Island and from the .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.October.18.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.October.18.2
Development of the first polymorphic microsatellite markers for the Roman snail Helix pomatia L., 1758 (Helicidae) and cross-species amplification within the genus Helix
Authors: A.M. Krapal, O.P. Popa, E.I. Iorgu, L.B. Cojocaru, A.F. Popa and L.O. Popa
The terrestrial snail Helix pomatia (Gastropoda: Stylommatophora: Helicidae) is one of the largest gastropod species in Europe. This species is strictly protected in some European Union countries; however, at the same time, it is also farmed and commercialized for human consumption. Here, we describe 11 microsatellite markers that are very useful in popul.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038817
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038817
New microsatellite loci for the mandarin fish Siniperca chuatsi and their application in population genetic analysis
Authors: C.X. Tian, X.-F. Liang, M. Yang, Y.Q. Dou, H.Z. Zheng, L. Cao,Y.C. Yuan and C. Zhao
The mandarin fish is a popular fresh water food fish in China. Fifty-three polymorphic microsatellite markers were isolated through construction of an enriched library of genomic DNA of Siniperca chuatsi (Percichthyidae). We found 2 to 7 alleles per locus. The observed and expected heterozygosity values varied from 0.059 to 1... Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.22.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.22.1
Intravarietal polymorphisms reveal possible common ancestor of native Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi populations in Brazil
Authors: J.V.C. Pinto1, B.A. Crispim2, A.A. Vasconcelos3, D. Geelen4, A.B. Grisolia2 and M.C. Vieira1
Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi is a perennial native from Atlantic forest. It is of high ecological plasticity and is used in traditional medicine. Based on promising reports concerning its bioactivity, it was included as a species of great interest for distribution through the National Health System. A number of agronomic studies to guide its crop produc.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017477
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017477
Genetic evidence for panmixia of Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) populations in China
Authors: X.L. Gong, S.J. Ren, Z.K. Cui and L.J. Yue
The Japanese eel population has dramatically declined since the 1970s. In order to conserve this species, the background genetic structure affecting these populations should be well documented. Previous genetic studies of this species have produced seemingly conflicting results, ranging from no detectable heterogeneity to smal.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.31.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.31.3
Single primer-based DNA amplification as a suitable and low-cost tool for assessing genetic diversity in mangrove crabs
Authors: F.B. Britto, D.S.F. Mendes, M. Ogawa, I.H.A. Cintra and F.M. Diniz
We used single primer-based DNA markers to assess genetic variability of the mangrove crab, Ucides cordatus, collected from four different localities from Pará to Santa Catarina States in Brazil (almost 5000 km distant). Five primers were chosen based on the consistency of the amplified bands and the polymorphism of eac.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.9.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.9.2
Isolation of microsatellite loci for Rhodiola alsia (Crassulaceae), an important ethno-medicinal herb endemic to the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau
Authors: F.Q. Zhang, S.Y. Lei, Q.B. Gao, G. Khan, R. Xing, H.L. Yang and S.L. Chen
Rhodiola alsia, which has been used widely in traditional Chinese medicine for a considerable time, grows on moist habitats at high altitude near the snow line. Microsatellite loci were developed for R. alsia to investigate its population genetics. In total, 17 polymorphic microsatellites were developed based on ESTs from the Illumina HiSeqTM 2000 platfor.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.18.18
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.18.18