Plant Genetics
Characterization of Ty1/copia-like retrotransposon families from pigeonpea genome
Authors: P.G. Patil, M. Byregowda, I.O. Agbagwa and H.E. Shashidhar
Retrotransposons contribute significantly to the size, organization, and genetic diversity of their host genomes. To characterize novel retrotransposon families in pigeonpea and develop retrotransposon-based sequence-specific amplification polymorphic markers, in silico homology sequence search was carried out against the whole genome shotgun sequence of .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.29.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.29.13
Honey bee lines selected for high propolis production also have superior hygienic behavior and increased honey and pollen stores
Authors: D. Nicodemo, D. De Jong, R.H.N. Couto and E.B. Malheiros
Honey bees use propolis to defend against invaders and disease organisms. As some colonies produce much more propolis than others, we investigated whether propolis collecting is associated with disease resistance traits, including hygienic behavior and resistance to the parasitic bee mite, Varroa destructor. The three highest (HP) and three lowest propoli.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013
Cluster analysis of Pinus taiwanensis for its ex situ conservation in China
Authors: X. Gao, L. Shi and Z. Wu
Pinus taiwanensis Hayata is one of the most famous sights in the Huangshan Scenic Resort, China, because of its strong adaptability and ability to survive; however, this endemic species is currently under threat in China. Relationships between different P. taiwanensis populations have been well-documented; however, few studies have been conducted on how t.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.1.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.1.1
Epidemiological investigation of community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus infection
Authors: W. Jiang, Z. Zhou, K. Zhang and Y. Yu
The current study aimed to reveal the pathogenic and spreading mechanisms of community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus (CA-SA) by analyzing its prevalence, drug resistance, virulence, and pathogenic factors. Historical information regarding CA skin and soft tissue infections were collected and disease characteristics were analyzed. Isolated CA-SA strains w.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013
Patterns of synonymous codon usage bias in the model grass Brachypodium distachyon
Authors: H. Liu, Y. Huang, X. Du, Z. Chen, X. Zeng, Y. Chen and H. Zhang
Brachypodium distachyon has been proposed as a new model for the temperate grass because it is related to the major cereal grain species (such as wheat, barley, oat, maize, rice, and sorghum) and many forage and turf species. In this study, a multivariate statistical analysis was performed to investigate the characteristics of codon bias and the main factors.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.October.17.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.October.17.3
Evaluation of the genetic diversity of Bupleurum using amplified fragment length polymorphism analysis
Authors: S.Y. Ke, L.L. Shi, Y.Z. Ma and X.J. Zhou
Radix bupleuri (Chaihu), the dried root of the Bupleurum plant, is an important component of traditional Chinese medicine. In this study, we examined the genetic diversity of 11 Bupleurum strains, originating from 7 provinces in China, using amplified fragment length polymorphism analysis. A total of 274 polymorphic bands were obtained using 6 primer comb.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.March.30.18
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.March.30.18
Protein levels and colony development of Africanized and European honey bees fed natural and artificial diets
Authors: M.M. Morais, A.P. Turcatto, R.A. Pereira, T.M. Francoy, K.R. Guidugli-Lazzarini2, L.S. Gon�§alves, J.M.V. de Almeida, J.D. Ellis and D. De Jong
Pollen substitute diets are a valuable resource for maintaining strong and health honey bee colonies. Specific diets may be useful in one region or country and inadequate or economically unviable in others. We compared two artificial protein diets that had been formulated from locally-available ingredients in Brazil with bee bread and a non-protein sucros.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013
Anatomical alterations due to polyploidy in cassava, Manihot esculenta Crantz
Authors: Nagib M.A. Nassar, D. Graciano-Ribeiro, S.D.C. Fernandes and P.C. Araujo
Information on anatomical structure is needed by breeders working on improvement for drought tolerance. For studying the effect of polyploidy on cassava anatomy and its significance to tolerance to drought, we induced a polyploidy type of a selected clone (UnB 530) by applying an aqueous solution of 0.2% colchicine on lateral .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(2):
- vol7-2gmr399
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-2gmr399
Expression of genes related to tolerance to low temperature for maize seed germination
Authors: I.C. Silva-Neta, E.V. Pinho, A.D. Veiga, R.G. P�¬nho, R.M. Guimar�£es, F. Caixeta, H.O. Santos and T.L. Marques
The aim of this study was to characterize maize lines tolerant to cold temperatures during the germination process. Seeds from lines with different levels of tolerance to low temperatures were used; 3 lines were classified as tolerant and 3 as susceptible to low germination temperatures. A field was set up to multiply seeds from selected lines. After the .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.March.30.28
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.March.30.28
Genetic diversity of central and peripheral populations of Toona ciliata var. pubescens, an endangered tree species endemic to China
Authors: J. Liu, J.M. Jiang and Y.T. Chen
Our objective was to examine the genetic diversity of central and peripheral populations of Toona ciliata var. pubescens, to elucidate whether the central-peripheral hypothesis applies to these populations. We analyzed 392 individuals from nine natural populations using eight pairs of polymorphic SSR primers. The results showe.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.June.17.10
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.June.17.10