Plant Genetics
Polymorphisms in a myostatin gene and associations with growth in a hybrid of Culter alburnus and Ancherythroculter nigrocauda
Authors: L. Cheng and Y.H. Sun
Myostatin (MSTN) is a member of the transforming growth factor-β superfamily that negatively regulates skeletal muscle development and growth. In the present study, partial genomic fragments of MSTN were screened for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in a hybrid of Culter alburnus (âÂ?Â?) x Ancherythroculter nigrocauda (âÂ?Â?) individuals from.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.25.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.25.13
Molecular identification of Greek olive (Olea europaea) cultivars based on microsatellite loci
Authors: K. Roubos, M. Moustakas and F.A. Aravanopoulos
Olea europaea is one of the oldest species of domesticated trees. We used microsatellite markers for fingerprinting and for evaluation of genetic similarity and structure of 26 Greek olive cultivars, which cover most of the olive cultivation regions of Greece, including previously undescribed denominations from northern Greece.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr916
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr916
Genetic diversity of Capsicum chinensis (Solanaceae) accessions based on molecular markers and morphological and agronomic traits
Authors: F.L. Finger, S.D. Lannes, A.R. Schuelter, J. Doege, A.P. Comerlato, L.S.A. Gon�§alves, F.R.A. Ferreira, L.R. Clovis and C.A. Scapim
We estimated the genetic diversity of 49 accessions of the hot pepper species Capsicum chinensis through analyses of 12 physicochemical traits of the fruit, eight multi-categorical variables, and with 32 RAPD primers. Data from the physicochemical traits were submitted to analysis of variance to estimate the genetic parameters.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(3):
- vol9-3gmr891
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-3gmr891
Analysis of �Fuji� apple somatic variants from next-generation sequencing
Authors: H.S. Lee1, G.H. Kim1, S.I. Kwon2, J.H. Kim2, Y.S. Kwon2 and C. Choi1
The domesticated apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.) is a major fruit crop of temperate regions of the world. ‘Fuji’ apple (Ralls Genet x Delicious), a famous apple cultivar in Korea, has been very popular since its promotion in Japan in 1958. ‘Fuji’ and its bud mutant cultivars possess variable levels of genetic diversity. Nonetheles.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038185
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038185
Characterization of maize genotypes for genetic diversity on the basis of inter simple sequence repeats
Authors: R.W. Muhammad, A. Qayyum, M.Q. Ahmad, A. Hamza, M. Yousaf, B. Ahmad, M. Younas, W. Malik, S. Liaqat, E. Noor
Genetic diversity in crops is essential to make improvements related to superior germplasms. Implementation of molecular markers to identify suitable genotypes speeds up the breeding progress by enhancing selection efficiency. This study was carried out to probe genetic diversity among 21 maize genotypes using 20 inter simple .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019438
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019438
Fluorescence Image Analyzer - FLIMA: software for quantitative analysis of fluorescence in situ hybridization
Authors: H.C.M. Silva, M.M.C. Martins-J�ºnior, L.B. Ribeiro, D.A. Matoso
The Fluorescence Image Analyzer (FLIMA) software was developed for the quantitative analysis of images generated by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Currently, the images of FISH are examined without a coefficient that enables a comparison between them. Through GD Graphics Library, the FLIMA software calculates the a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019658
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019658
Genetic and molecular characterization of multiflorous spikelet in oat
Authors: C.M. Zimmer, I.P. Ubert, K. Pellizzaro, L.C. Federizzi, I.C. Nava
Multiflorous spikelets are found in several grass species of agricultural and economic interest. In oat, this morphological characteristic is associated with the production of naked grains. Although many genetic studies have been performed over the past century, the inheritance of the multiflorous spikelet trait is not fully u.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019588
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019588
New accuracy estimators for genomic selection with application in a cassava (Manihot esculenta) breeding program
Authors: C.F. Azevedo, M.D.V. Resende, F.F. Silva, J.M.S. Viana, M.S.F. Valente, M.F.R. Resende Jr and E.J. Oliveira
Genomic selection is the main force driving applied breeding programs and accuracy is the main measure for evaluating its efficiency. The traditional estimator (TE) of experimental accuracy is not fully adequate. This study proposes and evaluates the performance and efficiency of two new accuracy estimators, called regularized.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr.15048838
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15048838
Fengshui forests conserve genetic diversity: a case study of Phoebe bournei (Hemsl.) Yang in southern China
Authors: Y.J. Ge, Y.J. Liu, A.H. Shen and X.C. Lin
Fengshui forests (sacred groves) are important in traditional Chinese culture and home to many endangered species. These forests may provide protection for some endangered plant species outside the nature reserves, but little is known about their role in genetic conservation. Using inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers, we compared the genetic diver.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.March.20.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.March.20.8
Genetic diversity of standard leaf nutrients in Coffea canephora genotypes during phenological phases
Authors: W.R. Gomes, W.P. Rodrigues, H.D. Vieira, M.G. Oliveira, J.R.M. Dias and F.L. Partelli
Diagnosing foliar nutritional status is essential for fertilizer recommendations and for the identification of nutrient imbalances. This study aimed to verify genetic diversity and establish mean standards (leaf nutrient contents; LNCs) and relationships among leaf nutrients (LNC relationships; LNCRs) in seven conilon coffee g.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr.15048839
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15048839