Plant Genetics
Identification of low potassium stress-responsive proteins in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) seedling roots using an iTRAQ-based analysis
Authors: X.L. Ren, L.Q. Li, L. Xu, Y.S. Guo and L.M. Lu
Potassium is one of the three main mineral nutrients, and is vital for leaf growth and the quality of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) plants. In recent years, the isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation (iTRAQ) method has been one of the most popular techniques for quantitative proteomic analysis. In this study, we us.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038573
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038573
Diallel analysis to choose parents for black bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) breeding
Authors: L.M. Moura, P.C.S. Carneiro, N.M. Vale, L.D. Barili, L.C. Silva, J.E.S. Carneiro and C.D. Cruz
In this study, conducted in two different seasons, we aimed to choose parents to obtain promising segregating populations for the extraction of black bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) lines that are superior in terms of disease resistance, plant architecture, and grain yield. Twelve parents were arranged in two groups to compose a .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038574
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038574
Characterization of chloroplast DNA microsatellites from Saccharum spp and related species
Authors: D.M. Melotto-Passarin, E.V. Tambarussi, K. Dressano, V.F. De Martin and H. Carrer
Microsatellites, or simple sequence repeats (SSRs), and their flanking regions in chloroplast genomes (plastomes) of some species of the family Poaceae were analyzed in silico to look for DNA sequence variations. Comparison of the complete chloroplast DNA sequences (cpDNAs) of sugarcane (Saccharum hybrid cv. SP-80-3280 and S. .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr1019
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr1019
Wild Manihot species: botanical aspects, geographic distribution and economic value
Authors: Nagib M.A. Nassar, D.Y.C. Hashimoto and S.D.C. Fernandes
A total of 98 Manihot species have been recognized in the genus. All of them are native to the tropics of the New World, particularly Brazil and Mexico. The cultigen, Manihot esculenta Crantz (cassava), grows throughout the lowland tropics. Wild species vary in growth habit from acaulescent or short shrubs to tree-like. Because of their adaptations to dif.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(1):
- vol7-1gmr389
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-1gmr389
Cloning and expression analysis of heat-shock transcription factor gene CaHsfA2 from pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)
Authors: M. Guo, Y.-X. Yin, J.-J. Ji, B.-P. Ma, M.-H. Lu, and Z.-H. Gong,
The heat-shock transcription factor (Hsf) gene CaHsfA2 (GenBank accession No. JX402923) was cloned from the Capsicum annuum thermotolerant line R9 by combining the techniques electron cloning and rapid amplification of cDNA ends. The gene, which is 1436 bp in length, had an open reading frame of 1089 bp that encoded 362 amino .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2014.March.17.14
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2014.March.17.14
Comparative genetic analysis of trichome-less and normal pod genotypes of Mucuna pruriens (Fabaceae)
Authors: S.S. Dhawan, G.K. Rai, M.P. Darokar, R.K. Lal, H.O. Misra and S.P.S. Khanuja
Velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) seeds contain the catecholic amino acid L-DoPA (L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine), which is a neurotransmitter precursor and used for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and mental disorders. The great demand for L-DoPA is largely met by the pharmaceutical industry through extraction of the com.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr1264
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr1264
Relationship between structural and biochemical characteristics and texture of corn grains
Authors: R.C. Pereira, L.C. Davide, C.A. Pedrozo, N.P. Carneiro,I.R.P. Souza and E. Paiva
The texture of corn grains is a fundamental characteristic for the industry as well as for grain producers and processors. To further understand the mechanisms involved in grain hardness, contrasting corn cultivars for grain hardness and protein quality were evaluated. The cultivars were Cateto L237/67 (hard endosperm and low protein value), QPM BR 451 (s.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(2):
Transcriptome analysis of potential simple sequence repeat markers in Ammopiptanthus mongolicus
Authors: M. Jin, M.Y. Guo, L. Han, J.L. Li, S.Y Yang and Y.H. Su
Ammopiptanthus mongolicus, an evergreen broadleaf legume shrub, can survive under conditions of high and low temperature, extreme salinity, and drought. This attribute makes it an ideal model for studying mechanisms of stress tolerance in plants. However, simple sequence repeat (SSR) resources for this species are insufficient.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038581
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038581
Selection of DNA barcoding loci and phylogenetic study of a medicinal and endemic plant, Plectranthus asirensis J.R.I. Wood from Saudi Arabia
Authors: F. Al-Qurainy, S. Khan, M. Nadeem, M. Tarroum and A. Al-Ameri
Genuine medicinal plant materials are very important for potential crude drug production, which can be used to cure many human diseases. DNA barcoding of medicinal plants is an effective way to identify adulterated or contaminated market materials, but it can be quite challenging to generate barcodes and analyze the data to de.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.7.31
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.7.31
Association between a polymorphism in intron 3 of the bovine growth hormone gene and growth traits in Holstein heifers in Antioquia
Authors: J. Arango, J.J. Echeverri and A. L�³pez
The aim of this study was to determine the association between a polymorphism in intron 3 of the bovine growth hormone (BGH) gene and growth traits related to the start of the reproductive life of Holstein heifers. This research was conducted using 480 Holstein heifers belonging to eight herds in three municipalities in the De.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.15.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.15.1