Plant Genetics
Estimation of diversity and combining abilities in Helianthus annuus L. under water stress and normal conditions
Authors: M. Saba, F.A. Khan, H.A. Sadaqat and I.A. Rana
Sunflower cannot produce high yields under water-limiting conditions. The aim of the present study was to prevent the impediments on yield and to develop varieties with high-yield potential under water scarce conditions. For achieving this objective, it is necessary to detect parents with desirable traits that mainly depend on.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048670
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048670
Orthogonal design in the optimization of a start codon targeted (SCoT) PCR system in Roegneria kamoji Ohwi
Authors: B. Zeng, H.D. Yan, L.K. Huang, Y.C. Wang, J.H. Wu, X. Huang, A.L. Zhang, C.R. Wan2 and Q. Mu
Roegneria kamoji Ohwi is an excellent forage grass due to its high feeding value and high resistance to some biotic and abiotic stresses. However, the start codon targeted (SCoT) polymorphism has not been conducted on R. kamoji. In this study, an orthogonal L16 (45) design was employed to investigate the effects of five factor.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048968
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048968
Overexpression of a glycine-rich protein gene in Lablab purpureus improves abiotic stress tolerance
Authors: L.M. Yao, Y.N. Jiang, X.X. Lu, B. Wang, P. Zhou and T.L. Wu
Glycine-rich protein (GRP) is involved in the response to abiotic and biotic stresses in plants. A novel GRP gene in Lablab purpureus has been identified. The cDNA of LpGRP was obtained from an SSH library constructed with root tissues of L. purpureus MEIDOU 2012 by waterholding for 10 days. The function of LpGRP was also eval.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048063
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048063
De novo transcriptome analysis of tobacco seedlings and identification of the early response gene network under low-potassium stress
Authors: L.Q. Li, J. Li, Y. Chen, Y.F. Lu and L.M. Lu
Tobacco is an economically important crop, and its potassium content can greatly affect the quality of tobacco leaves. However, the molecular mechanism involved in potassium starvation in tobacco has not been elucidated to date. In this study, Illumina (Solexa) sequencing technology was used to analyze the transcriptome of tobacco seedlings under low-pota.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038599
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038599
FSHR genotype affects estrogen levels but not pregnancy rates in Luxi cattle subjected to embryo transfer.
Authors: W.C. Yang, S.J. Li, L. Chen and L.G. Yang
Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR), which mediates the functioning of FSH, plays a central role in reproduction. We investigated bovine FSHR gene polymorphisms and analyzed their relationships with pregnancy rates after embryo transfer and with hormone concentrations on the day of embryo transfer. One reported SNP of.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.March.12.8
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.March.12.8
Cloning and bioinformatic analysis of transcription factor MYB10 from the red-leaf peach
Authors: X.Q. Wang, J. Han, Y. Wen, W.B. Jiang, J.G. Fang, B.B. Zhang and R.J. Ma
In higher plants, the transcription factor MYB10 is an important regulator of anthocyanin biosynthesis. In order to study its role in the development of red coloration in peach leaves, the full-length MYB10 complementary DNA sequence of the red-leaf peach cultivar ‘Tsukuba No. 5’ (Prunus persica f. atropurpurea) wa.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048013
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048013
Using artificial neural networks to select upright cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) genotypes with high productivity and phenotypic stability
Authors: L.M.A. Barroso, P.E. Teodoro, M. Nascimento, F.E. Torres, A.C.C. Nascimento, C.F. Azevedo and F.R.F. Teixeira
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is grown in three Brazilian regions: the Midwest, North, and Northeast, and is consumed by people on low incomes. It is important to investigate the genotype x environment (GE) interaction to provide accurate recommendations for farmers. The aim of this study was to identify cowpea genotypes with hig.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15049049
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15049049
Mixed models for selection of Jatropha progenies with high adaptability and yield stability in Brazilian regions
Authors: P.E. Teodoro, L.L. Bhering, R.D. Costa, R.B. Rocha and B.G. Laviola
The aim of this study was to estimate genetic parameters via mixed models and simultaneously to select Jatropha progenies grown in three regions of Brazil that meet high adaptability and stability. From a previous phenotypic selection, three progeny tests were installed in 2008 in the municipalities of Planaltina-DF (Midwest), Nova Porteirinha-MG (Southea.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038824
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038824
Phosphate-induced-1 gene from Eucalyptus (EgPHI-1) enhances osmotic stress tolerance in transgenic tobacco.
Authors: A.O. Sousa, E.T.C.M. Assis, C.P. Pirovani, F.C. Alvim and M.G.C. Costa
Environmental stresses such as drought, freezing, and high salinity induce osmotic stress in plant cells. The plant response to osmotic stress involves a number of physiological and developmental changes, which are made possible, in part, by the modulation of the expression of specific genes. Phosphate-induced-1 gene (PHI-1) w.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.March.12.10
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.March.12.10
Extracellular enzymatic profiles and taxonomic identification of endophytic fungi isolated from four plant species
Authors: R.N. Alberto, A.T. Costa, J.C. Polonio, M.S. Santos, S.A. Rhoden, J.L. Azevedo and J.A. Pamphile
Plants of medicinal and economic importance have been studied to investigate the presence of enzyme-producing endophytic fungi. The characterization of isolates with distinct enzyme production potential may identify suitable alternatives for specialized industry. At Universidade Estadual de Maringá Laboratory of Microbi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15049016
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15049016