Plant Genetics
Correlation and path analysis of biomass sorghum production
Authors: T.P.S. Vendruscolo, M.A.A. Barelli, M.A.S. Castrillon, R.S. da Silva, F.T. de Oliveira, C.L. Corr�ªa, B.W. Zago and F.D. Tardin
Sorghum biomass is an interesting raw material for bioenergy production due to its versatility, potential of being a renewable energy source, and low-cost of production. The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic variability of biomass sorghum genotypes and to estimate genotypic, phenotypic, and environmental corr.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15049086
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15049086
Identification and characterization of conserved microRNAs and their target genes in wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Authors: Z.J. Yin and F.F. Shen
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding small RNAs that regulate gene expression by translational repression or transcript degradation. A large number of miRNAs have been identified from model plant species; however, the character of conserved miRNAs is poorly understood. We studied 42 miRNA families that are conserved within the pl.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(2):
- vol9-2gmr805
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-2gmr805
Genomic in situ hybridization in plants
Authors: G.S. Silva and M.M. Souza
Genomic in situ hybridization (GISH), which is a modification of fluorescent in situ hybridization, has been widely used in the study of plants. It has become one of the most important techniques for molecular cytogenetics. GISH is a technique that allows distinguishing the genomes in a cell. With this technique, it is possible to differentiate the genome.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.August.12.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.August.12.11
Assessing the genetic relationships of Curcuma alismatifolia varieties using simple sequence repeat markers
Authors: S. Taheri, T.L. Abdullah, N.A.P. Abdullah, Z. Ahmad, E. Karimi and M.R. Shabanimofrad
The genus Curcuma is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) that has recently become popular for use as flowering pot plants, both indoors and as patio and landscape plants. We used PCR-based molecular markers (SSRs) to elucidate genetic variation and relationships between five varieties of Curcuma (.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.5.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.5.12
Population structure and genetic diversity of maize inbreds derived from tropical hybrids
Authors: E.C.M. Lanes, J.M.S. Viana, G.P. Paes, M.F.B. Paula, C. Maia, E.T. Caixeta and G.V. Miranda
The objectives of this study were to identify the population structure and to assess the genetic diversity of maize inbreds. We genotyped 81 microsatellite loci of 90 maize inbreds that were derived from tropical hybrids and populations. The population structure analysis was based on a Bayesian approach. Each subpopulation was.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.12.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.12.2
Identification of apple cultivars on the basis of simple sequence repeat markers
Authors: G.S. Liu, Y.G. Zhang, R. Tao, J.G. Fang and H.Y. Dai
DNA markers are useful tools that play an important role in plant cultivar identification. They are usually based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and include simple sequence repeats (SSRs), inter-simple sequence repeats, and random amplified polymorphic DNA. However, DNA markers were not used effectively in the complete ide.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.12.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.12.3
Morphological and genetic relationships between wild and domesticated forms of peppers (Capsicum frutescens L. and C. chinense Jacquin)
Authors: S.I.C. Carvalho, C.F. Ragassi, L.B. Bianchetti, F.J.B. Reifschneider, G.S.C. Buso and F.G. Faleiro
Capsicum chinense and C. frutescens peppers are part of the Brazilian biodiversity, and the Amazon basin is the area of greatest diversity for them, especially for that former species. Nevertheless, little is known about their evolutionary history. Aiming to identify genotypes with wild and domesticated chara.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.12.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.12.11
Hypolipidemic effect of safflower yellow and primary mechanism analysis
Authors: L.D. Bao, Y. Wang, X.H. Ren, R.L. Ma, H.J. Lv and B. Agula
We examined the hypolipidemic effect of safflower yellow (SY) on hyperlipidemic mice and its influence on the biological synthesis of cholesterol in cells. Over 4 weeks, the levels of total cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and highdensity lipoprotein cholesterol in serum were detected using a kit; mouse liver samples were ac.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.9.14
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.9.14
Karyotype of Philodryas nattereri and Philodryas olfersii with a comparative analysis of the Dipsadidae family
Authors: M.D.A. Nery, M.A.O. Alves, H.D. Aquino, E.A. Nery, L.B.M. Bezerra, R.T.M. Ribeiro and H.S.A. Monteiro
Cytogenetic studies of Philodryas nattereri and Philodryas olfersii revealed a diploid chromosome number 2n = 36 for both species (3 metacentrics, 4 submetacentrics, and 10 acrocentrics, with a fundamental number of 51 and 52, respectively). The results obtained are novel and similar to those previously described for species belonging to the Dipsadidae fa.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.11.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.11.3
Assessment of the cytotoxic, genotoxic, and antigenotoxic activities of sucupira oil (Pterodon emarginatus)
Authors: L.A. Assun�§�£o, S.R. Lemes, L.A. Ara�ºjo, C.R. Costa, L.G. Magalh�£es, K.K. Moura and P.R. Melo-Reis
The present study aimed to assess the cytotoxic, genotoxic, and antigenotoxic activities of sucupira oil (Pterodon emarginatus), which is commonly used as an anti-rheumatic, analgesic, antimicrobial, anticercariae, and anti-inflammatory. We used the mouse bone marrow micronucleus test as an experimental model. The experimental groups, which consisted of 5.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.11.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.11.7