Selection
Optimizing reproducibility evaluation for random amplified polymorphic DNA markers
Authors: J.R. Ramos, M.P.C. Telles, J.A.F. Diniz-Filho, T.N. Soares, D.B. Melo and G. Oliveira
The random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) technique is often criticized because it usually shows low levels of repeatability; thus it can generate spurious bands. These problems can be partially overcome by rigid laboratory protocols and by performing repeatability tests. However, because it is expensive and time-consuming to obtain genetic data twice f.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(4):
- vol7-4gmr520
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-4gmr520
Molecular evolutionary analysis of the high-affinity K+ transporter gene family in angiosperms
Authors: P. Yang, C. Hua, F. Zhou, B.-J. Zhang, X-N. Cai, Q.-Z. Chen and R.-L. Wang
The high-affinity K+ transporter (HKT) family comprises a group of multifunctional cation transporters widely distributed in organisms ranging from Bacteria to Eukarya. In angiosperms, the HKT family consists primarily of nine types, whose evolutionary relationships are not fully understood. The available sequences from 31 plant species were used to perfo.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038781
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038781
Marker-assisted selection in breeding silkworm strains with high tolerance to fluoride, scaleless wings, and high silk production
Authors: M.W. Li, H.J. Yu, X.L. Yi, J. Li, F.Y. Dai and C.X. Hou
In the silkworm (Bombyx mori), tolerance to fluoride and scaleless wings are controlled by the dominant gene Dtf (dominant tolerance to fluoride) and recessive gene nlw (no Lepidoptera wings), respectively, and these genes have been mapped by using simple sequence repeat and sequence tag site markers. Marker-assisted evaluation and selection of silkworms .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.22.10
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.22.10
Protein-protein interaction network construction for cancer using a new L1/2-penalized Net-SVM model
Authors: H. Chai, H.H. Huang, H.K. Jiang, Y. Liang and L.Y. Xia
Identifying biomarker genes and characterizing interaction pathways with high-dimensional and low-sample size microarray data is a major challenge in computational biology. In this field, the construction of protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks using disease-related selected genes has garnered much attention. Support vector machines (SVMs) are commo.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038794
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038794
Evidence of balancing selection in multiple indigenous chicken populations
Authors: S. Arlud, G.X. E and S.C. Zeng
Microsatellite DNA markers, which are assumed to drift, have been widely used to assess genetic diversity in all major domestic animal species. These markers provide insight into the arrival and dispersion history of a species, with regard to their content or management history. However, no direct evidence supports current standard microsatellite markers .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038249
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038249
Evaluation of TFAM and FABP4 gene polymorphisms in three lines of Nellore cattle selected for growth
Authors: D.R. Ayres, F.R.P. Souza, M.E.Z. Mercadante, L.F.S. Fonseca, H. Tonhati, J.N.S.G. Cyrillo, S.F.M. Bonilha and L.G. Albuquerque
We analyzed the polymorphisms TFAM HaeIII, TFAM MboI and FABP4 MspA1I in three Nellore lines selected for growth in order to evaluate how selection affects the frequencies of these polymorphisms and evaluate their association with growth and carcass traits in Zebu cattle. Birth, weaning and yearling weights, rump height, longi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(4):
- vol9-4gmr850
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-4gmr850
Diversity of pea (Pisum sativum) accessions based on morphological data for sustainable field pea breeding in Argentina
Authors: I. Gatti, M.A. Esp�³sito, P. Almir�³n, V.P. Cravero and E.L. Cointry
We characterized 13 accessions of dry peas of different origins from various growing regions in Argentina, based on three replications of 20 plants cultivated in 2009 and 2010 in a greenhouse, with the objective of selecting those with favorable characteristics for use in breeding programs. Significant differences were found f.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
Functional molecular markers (EST-SSR) in the full-sib reciprocal recurrent selection program of maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: K.S.C. Galv�£o, H.C.C. Ramos, P.H.A.D. Santos, G.C. Entringer, J.C.F. Vettorazzi and M.G. Pereira
This study aimed to improve grain yield in the full-sib reciprocal recurrent selection program of maize from the North Fluminense State University. In the current phase of the program, the goal is to maintain, or even increase, the genetic variability within and among populations, in order to increase heterosis of the 13th cycle of reciprocal recurrent se.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.3.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.3.10
Genetic and environmental factors that influence production and quality of milk of Alpine and Saanen goats
Authors: L.F. Brito, F.G. Silva, A.L.P. Melo, G.C. Caetano, R.A. Torres, M.T. Rodrigues and G.R.O. Menezes
Data from 1279 lactations of 783 Alpine and Saanen goats of the herd of our university in Minas Gerais, Brazil, were used to study environmental effects on and to estimate genetic parameters for milk production until 270 days of lactation (MP270) and for production and percentages of fat (PFAT and %FAT), protein (PPROT and %PR.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.December.14.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.December.14.9
Selection and estimation of the heritability of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) pollen collection behavior in Apis mellifera colonies
Authors: Basualdo M, RodrÃ?Âguez EM, Bedascarrasbure E and De Jong D
We selected honey bee colonies (Apis mellifera L.) with a high tendency to collect sunflower pollen and estimated the heritability of this trait. The percentage of sunflower pollen collected by 74 colonies was evaluated. Five colonies that collected the highest percentages of sunflower pollen were selected. Nineteen colonies h.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 6(2):