Authors: J.E. Hwang, Y.J. Kim, M.H. Shin, J. Park, W. Choi, D.J. Yun and H.C. Park
Sugars function as signal molecules that regulate gene expression, growth, and development in plants, animals, and yeasts. As a contribution to understanding the molecular mechanisms of sugar responses, we identified and characterized an Arabidopsis thaliana BTB domain-containing protein of the H subfamily 1 (designated AtBTH1). The relative expression le.. Read More»
Authors: Maria Gabriela Fontanetti Rodrigues*, Laís Naiara Honorato Monteiro, Antonio Flávio Arruda Ferreira, Tatiane Paes Dos Santos, Bruno Ettore Pavan, Vitos Antônio Benites Neves, Aparecida Conceição Boliani
Fig is among the twenty main fruits exported by Brazil, which is the eighth largest producer of fig in natura in the world. The characterization of active germplasm banks (AGBs) of fig has thus become an important line of research, as it is necessary to gather information from this to carry out adequate management projects. The objective of this study was.. Read More»
Authors: A.S. Male , F. Kato, P. Paparu and C.M. Mukankusi
This study used seven inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers to characterize 55 R. solani isolates in order to establish their genetic diversity. The isolates were from five common bean growing agro-ecological zones of Uganda; the Southwest highlands (SW), Lake Victoria crescent and Mbale farmlands (LVC), Teso farming system (TFS), the Northern mixed.. Read More»
Authors: M.S. Reynoso, C.M. Alvarez, L.L. De la Cruz, J.F.G. Landeros, J.J.G. Sánchez, A.R.A. Villalobos
In order to encourage corn production, several herbicides such as nicosulfuron and topramezone are used. Though they offer great advantages, they may affect crop productivity and may even induce DNA damage. This study evaluated genotoxic activity at two nicosulfuron concentrations (40,000 and 80, 000 ppm) and at four topramezone concentrations (1480, 148,.. Read More»
Authors: Yao Xu1, Jiantao Zhao, Sheng Zhang, Zhong Zhao
Ancient trees can serve as genetic reservoirs for special genes, and they are of significance in genetic applications dealing with forest fragmentation, climate change and drought. The Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor in Shaanxi China has the largest number of ancient Platycladus orientalis trees. Here, Simple sequence repeat (SSR) technique was used to st.. Read More»
Authors: Male. A.S, Kato. F, Mukankusi. C.M
Extraction of high-quality DNA from field specimen requires collection under liquid nitrogen which is not readily available in resource constrained laboratories in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). A method of extracting DNA from silica gel preserved common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) leaves is presented. Our method which does not involve the use.. Read More»
Authors: S. H. Kamphorst, V. J. de Lima, K. F. M. Schimitt, J. T. Leite1,V. C. Azeredo, G.F. Pena, P.H.A.D. Santos, D.R. Santos Júnior, S. B. da Silva Júnior, R. B. Bispo, T. O. Santos, S. Khan and A.T. do Amaral Junior
Water stress reduces the yield of agricultural crops severely. The objectives of this study were to investigate genotypic differences between 20 popcorn lines in environments under wellirrigated (WW) and water stressed (WS) conditions to determine phenotypic, genetic and environmental relations among agronomic and root traits... Read More»
Authors: A. Gabriel, J.T.V. Resende, A.R. Zeist, L.V. Resende, N.C.V. Resende, A.G. Galvão, R.A. Zeist, R.B. de Lima Filho, J.V.W. Corrêa and C.K. Camargo
We examined the agronomic performance and stability of strawberry cultivars in three environments, using the Annicchiarico and AMMI methods. Thirteen strawberry cultivars were evaluated (Aromas, Oso Grande, Dover, Sweet Charlie, Tudla, Festival, Camarosa, Monterey, Palomar, Portola, Camino Real, San Andreas and Albion), in the.. Read More»
Authors: O.P. dos Santos, I. R. Carvalho, V. J. Szareski, A. J. de Pelegrin, M. H. Barbosa, F. Lautenchleger, G. G. Conte, J. R. Pimentel, C.Troyjack, F. A. Villela, T. Pedó,V. Q. de Souza
In view of the need to obtain genetically superior eucalyptus clones that promote productivity coupled with quality, we used multivariate statistical techniques for the selection and evaluation of Eucalyptus spp. clones for wood production. The experiments were carried out in three environments in the districts of Eldorado do .. Read More»
Authors: Osmarino Pires Dos Santos, Ivan Ricardo Carvalho, Vinícius Jardel Szareski, Alan Junior De Pelegrin, Mauricio Horbach Barbosa, Francine Lautenchleger, Velci, Queiróz De Souza
The study aimed at the selection and evaluation of Eucalyptus spp. clones for the production of wood by means of multivariate statistical techniques. A total of 84 Eucalyptus clones were used belonging to the breeding program in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in a randomized block design, with 20 replicates. The selection of clone.. Read More»