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Selection index based on the relative importance of traits and possibilities in breeding popcorn
Authors: R.A. Vieira, R. Rocha, C.A. Scapim, A.T. Amaral J�ºnior and M. Vivas
One of the major difficulties faced by popcorn breeders is the negative correlation between popping expansion (PE) and grain yield (GY). It is necessary to overcome this difficulty to obtain promising genotypes. One helpful tool in this process is a selection index because it allows multiple features of interest to be selected.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027719
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027719
Detection of hepatitis E virus genome in pig livers in Antioquia, Colombia
Authors: C. Guti�©rrez-Vergara, J. Quintero, J.F. Duarte, J.P. Suesc�ºn and A. L�³pez-Herrera
Hepatitis E is a form of endemic acute hepatitis found in humans in many countries worldwide and is caused by the hepatitis E Virus (HEV). Detection of HEV in pigs indicates that they may be carriers, possibly through zoonosis. The prevalence of HEV in pigs in Colombia is unknown. Studies in the US found that 11% of pig livers.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.March.31.20
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.March.31.20
Characterization of a novel Cry8Ea3-binding V-ATPase Subunit A in Holotrichia parallela
Authors: W. Wei, G. Wei, Z. Dan1, Y. Xiaoping and Z. Yakun
Several receptor proteins of Cry toxin have been previously identified, including cadherin-like, aminopeptidase N, and alkaline phosphatase. In the present work, a novel binding protein, V-ATPase subunit A (HpVAA), was identified in Holotricia parallela larvae and characterized. We performed reverse transcription-polymerase ch.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038994
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038994
Genetic improvement of plant architecture in the common bean
Authors: V.M.P. Silva, J.A.N. Menezes J�ºnior, P.C.S. Carneiro2, J.E.S. Carneiro and C.D. Cruz
Knowledge of genetic control of plant architecture in the common bean can help breeders define the most adequate breeding strategy to optimize gains. We examined genetic control of plant architecture in the common bean by means of partial diallel crosses. Fourteen bean lines were crossed under a partial diallel scheme, in which group 1 was composed of 8 e.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.January.30.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.January.30.8
Investigating the association between XRCC1 gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to gastric cancer
Authors: S. Chen, X.C. Zhu, Y.L. Liu, C. Wang and K.G. Zhang
We carried out a hospital-based case-control study to investigate the role of XRCC1 gene Arg399Gln, Arg280His, and Arg194Trp polymorphisms in susceptibility to gastric cancer. A total of 214 gastric cancer patients and 247 control subjects were recruited between March 2013 and March 2015, and polymorphism genotype frequencies .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038342
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038342
Psychological characteristics of and counseling for carriers of structural chromosome abnormalities
Authors: H.L. Wang, B. Wu, K.M. Guo and R.H. Tian
Infertility as a psychological problem has gained increasing attention. Male partners among infertile couples have elevated levels of psychological distress, which could affect semen quality, result in hormonal abnormalities, and increase the occurrence of early miscarriage. Infertile women are more vulnerable to psychological.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028159
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028159
Correlation between serum level of chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 18 and poor prognosis in breast cancer
Authors: J.H. Sun, N. Fan and Y. Zhang
In this study, we investigated the correlation between serum chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 18 (CCL-18) and the prognosis as well as clinical characteristics of breast cancer. Blood samples from 207 breast cancer patients, 126 individuals with benign breast tumors, and 93 healthy women were collected. Serum CCL-18 expression was.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038632
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038632
Gelling agents and culture vessels affect in vitro multiplication of banana plantlets
Authors: Y.A. Ka�§ar, B. Bi�§en, �°. Varol, Y.Y. Mendi, S. Ser�§e and S. ��etiner
Agar is the most commonly used gelling agent in media for plant tissue culture. Because of the high price of tissue-culture-grade agar, attempts have been made to identify suitable alternatives. The type of culture vessel and lid also affects the gaseous composition inside the vessel as well as light penetration. In turn, the .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(1):
- vol9-1gmr744
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-1gmr744
Optimization of DNA extraction from seeds and fresh leaf tissues of wild marigold (Tagetes minuta) for polymerase chain reaction analysis
Authors: I. Shahzadi, R. Ahmed, A. Hassan and M.M. Shah
Tagetes, a genus of flowering marigolds in the family Asteraceae (Compositeae), is reported to be a medicinal plant with hypotensive, spasmolytic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties. Tagetes minuta characteristically contains high concentrations of essential oils, flavonoids, polyphenols, and polysacch.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(1):
- vol9-1gmr747
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-1gmr747
Molecular cloning and characterization of a chlorophyll degradation regulatory gene (ZjSGR) from Zoysia japonica
Authors: K. Teng, Z.H. Chang, G.Z. Xiao, W.E. Guo, L.X. Xu, Y.H. Chao and L.B. Han
The stay-green gene (SGR) is a key regulatory factor for chlorophyll degradation and senescence. However, to date, little is known about SGR in Zoysia japonica. In this study, ZjSGR was cloned, using rapid amplification of cDNA ends-polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The target sequence is 831 bp in length, corresponding to 276 .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028176
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028176