Population Genetics
Variable number of tandem repeat markers in the genome sequence of Mycosphaerella fijiensis, the causal agent of black leaf streak disease of banana (Musa spp)
Authors: S.A.L. Garcia*, T.A.J. Van der Lee*, C.F. Ferreira*, B. Te Lintel Hekkert, M.-F. Zapater, S.B. Goodwin, M. Guzm�¡n, G.H.J. Kema and M.T. Souza Jr.
We searched the genome of Mycosphaerella fijiensis for molecular markers that would allow population genetics analysis of this plant pathogen. M. fijiensis, the causal agent of banana leaf streak disease, also known as black Sigatoka, is the most devastating pathogen attacking bananas (Musa spp). Recently, the entire genome se.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(4):
- vol9-4gmr934
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-4gmr934
Development and characterization of 32 microsatellite loci in the giant grouper Epinephelus lanceolatus (Serranidae)
Authors: S. Yang, L. Wang, Y. Zhang, X.C. Liu, H.R. Lin and Z.N. Meng
An economically important marine fish species, the giant grouper Epinephelus lanceolatus (Serranidae) is widely cultured in Taiwan and costal areas of China. We isolated and characterized 32 polymorphic microsatellite loci from a CA-enriched genomic library of giant grouper. The number of alleles per locus ranged from 3 to 7, .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.December.12.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.December.12.3
Worldwide diversity of the Y-chromosome tetra-local microsatellite DYS464
Authors: F.S.G. Kehdy and S.D.J. Pena
Of all DNA markers on the human Y-chromosome, the tetra-local Y-linked microsatellite DYS464 is the most polymorphic. We genotyped DYS464 in 677 male samples collected worldwide, maintained in the HGDP-CEPH Human Genome Diversity Cell Line Panel. Fourteen different alleles were found, with allele lengths varying from 9 to 23 r.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr968
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr968
Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in the purpleback flying squid (Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis)
Authors: L. Lin, P. Li, Z.Z. Chen, Y.Y. Xiao, S.N. Xu, Y. Liu and C.H. Li
The purpleback flying squid (Sthenoteuthis oualaniensis) is a pelagic squid with tremendous potential for commercial exploitation. We isolated and characterized 21 polymorphic microsatellite loci for S. oualaniensis using a (GT)13-enriched genomic library. The number of alleles per locus varied from 6 to 32. The observed and expected heterozygosities rang.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.13.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.13.7
Genetic variability in maned wolf based on heterologous short-tandem repeat markers from domestic dog
Authors: Salim DC, Akimoto AA, Carvalho CB, Oliveira SF, Grisolia CK, Moreira JR and Klautau-Guimaraes MN
The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is the largest South American canid. Habitat loss and fragmentation, due to agricultural expansion and predatory hunting, are the main threats to this species. It is included in the official list of threatened wildlife species in Brazil, and is also protected by IUCN and CITES. Highly var.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 6(2):
Remarkably low genetic variation but high population differentiation in the climbing perch, Anabas testudineus (Anabantidae), based on the mtDNA control region
Authors: A.F.J. Jamsari, Z.A. Muchlisin, M. Musri and M.N. Siti Azizah
Anabas testudineus (Anabantidae) is an important food fish in Southeast Asia. We analyzed the mitochondrial DNA control region sequence data to evaluate the genetic variability and population structure of this species. Sixty specimens were collected from four populations in Sumatra and two populations in Peninsular Malaysia. W.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr933
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr933
Temporal genetic differentiation in cultured and natural beds of the brown mussel Perna perna (Mytilidae)
Authors: Appio KT and Weber LI
Perna perna is the most important cultivated mussel of Santa Catarina, Brazil, sustaining an important economic input for many local families. Natural stocks of P. perna are depleted by the extraction of adults and seeds for consumption and culture. The aim of the present study was to use the microsatellite locus pms-2 to stud.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 6(1):
Eight polymorphic microsatellite markers for the spotted babylon, Babylonia areolata (Buccinidae)
Authors: Y. Wang, H. Lu, J. Zheng, K. Long, Y.H. Shi, Z.F. Gu and A.M. Wang
The spotted babylon, Babylonia areolata, is one of the most extensively cultured marine mollusks in southeast Asia. Eight polymorphic microsatellite markers were developed for this species, from a microsatellite-enriched library. These markers, characterized in 32 individuals from a hatchery population, were polymorphic, with .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.December.21.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.December.21.5
Molecular differentiation in natural populations of Anopheles oswaldoi sensu lato (Diptera: Culicidae) from the Brazilian Amazon, using sequences of the COI gene from mitochondrial DNA
Authors: V.M. Scarpassa and J.E. Conn
Anopheles (Nyssorhynchus) oswaldoi (Peryassú, 1922) s. l., which has been incriminated as a potential human malaria vector in Western Brazilian Amazon, may constitute a cryptic species complex. However, the most recent study with isozymes indicated high similarity among samples from the States of Acre, Amazonas and Rond.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 5(3):
A novel polymorphic Alu insertion embedded in a LINE 1 retrotransposon in the human X chromosome (DXS225): identification and worldwide population study
Authors: Rinaldo Wellerson Pereira, Simone Silva dos Santos and S�©rgio Danilo Junho Pena
We describe a novel polymorphic Alu insertion (DXS225) on the human X chromosome (Xq21.3) embedded into an L1 retrotransposon. The DXS225 polymorphism was genotyped in 684 males from the CEPH Human Genome Diversity Panel. This insertion was found in all regions of the globe, suggesting that it took place before modern humans s.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 5(1):