Plant Genetics
Adaptability and phenotypic stability of soybean cultivars for grain yield and oil content
Authors: K.B. Silva, A.T. Bruzi, A.M. Zuffo, E.V. Zambiazzi, I.O. Soares, P.M. de Rezende, V. Fronza, G.D.L. Vilela, F.B.S. Botelho, C.M. Teixeira and M.A. de O. Coelho
The aim of this study was to verify the adaptability and stability of soybean cultivars with regards to yield and oil content. Data of soybean yield and oil content were used from experiments set up in six environments in the 2011/12 and 2012/13 crop seasons in the municipalities of Patos de Minas, Uberaba, Lavras, and S&atild.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15026756
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15026756
Efficiency of RAPD versus SSR markers for determining genetic diversity among popcorn lines
Authors: A.A. Leal, C.A. Mangolin, A.T. do Amaral J�ºnior, L.S.A. Gon�§alves, C.A. Scapim, A.S. Mott, I.B.O. Eloi, V. Cordov�©s and M.F.P. da Silva
Using only one type of marker to quantify genetic diversity generates results that have been questioned in terms of reliability, when compared to the combined use of different markers. To compare the efficiency of the use of single versus multiple markers, we quantified genetic diversity among 10 S7 inbred popcorn lines using .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(1):
- vol9-1gmr692
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-1gmr692
Genetic control of agronomically important traits of pepper fruits analyzed by Hayman�s partial diallel cross scheme
Authors: A.R. Schuelter, G.M. Pereira, A.T. Amaral J�ºnior, V.W.D. Casali, C.A. Scapim, W.S. Barros and F.L. Finger
Pepper species of the genus Capsicum have been cultivated over centuries, producing both pungent and sweet fruit; the pungency is caused by alkaloids called capsaicinoids. Among the five cultivated species, Capsicum chinense is one of the most popular, being native to the Amazon basin. This species is characterized by a wide variety of fruit sizes, shapes an.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(1):
- vol9-1gmr694
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-1gmr694
Compatibility of interspecific Manihot crosses presaged by protein electrophoresis
Authors: N.M.A. Nassar, N. Bomfim, A. Chaib, L.F.A. Abreu and P.T.C. Gomes
Cross incompatibility of wild Manihot species with cassava (M. esculenta) can impede their utilization for improving this cultigen. We tested whether compatibility could be determined based on electrophoresis results. Manihot pilosa, M. glaziovii, M. reptans, and M. cearulescens were tested. These species were allowed to hybri.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(1):
- vol9-1gmr699
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-1gmr699
Evaluation of the taxonomic status of water dropwort (Oenanthe, Apiaceae) accessions from East Asia based on nuclear rDNA internal transcribed spacer sequences
Authors: S. Fu, L.N. Li, Z.C. Long, W.D. Ke, A.H. Ye, Y.H. Guo and J.M. Chen
Oenanthe L. is a taxonomically complex genus, several species of which have long been used as vegetables and traditional medicines in East Asia. In order to clarify the taxonomic status of Oenanthe accessions and provide baseline data for the sustainable use of its genetic resources, we examined sequence variations in the inte.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027363
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027363
Neuroprotective effect of Amaranthus lividus and Amaranthus tricolor and their effects on gene expression of RAGE during oxidative stress in SH-SY5Y cells
Authors: W. Amornrit and R. Santiyanont
Amaranthus plants, or spinach, are used as food sources worldwide. Amaranthus leaves are rich in antioxidant compounds, which act as free radical scavengers. Oxidative stress caused by the aberrant production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) represents an important mechanism for neuronal dysfunction and cell loss in different .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027562
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027562
Genetic diversity in cassava landraces grown on farms in Alta Floresta-MT, Brazil
Authors: A.V. Tiago, A.A.B. Rossi, P.V. Tiago, A.A. Carpejani, B.M. Silva, E.S.S. Hoogerheide and O.M. Yamashita
Brazil is considered one of the domestication centers of cassava (Manihot esculenta), containing a large part of the biological diversity and traditional knowledge of the species. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the genetic diversity of cassava landraces grown by farmers in the north of Mato Grosso State, Brazil, .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038615
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038615
Evaluation of candidate barcoding markers in Orinus (Poaceae)
Authors: X. Su, Y.P. Liu, Z. Chen and K.L. Chen
Orinus is an alpine endemic genus of Poaceae. Because of the imperfect specimens, high level of intraspecific morphological variability, and homoplasies of morphological characters, it is relatively difficult to delimitate species of Orinus by using morphology alone. To this end, the DNA barcoding has shown great potential in .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027714
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027714
Isolation and characterization of microsatellite markers for Eucommia ulmoides (Eucommiaceae), an endangered tree, using next-generation sequencing
Authors: W.R. Zhang, Y. Li, J. Zhao, C.H. Wu, S. Ye and W.J. Yuan
Eucommia ulmoides Oliver, a single extant species of Eucommiaceae, is an endemic dioecious tree in China. The natural resources of E. ulmoides have rapidly declined in recent years because of the over-collection of its cortex. To design a suitable protection strategy, it is necessary to develop a set of molecular markers to in.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027789
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027789
Genetic potential of common bean progenies obtained by different breeding methods evaluated in various environments
Authors: V.A. Pontes J�ºnior, P.G.S. Melo, H.S. Pereira and L.C. Melo
Grain yield is strongly influenced by the environment, has polygenic and complex inheritance, and is a key trait in the selection and recommendation of cultivars. Breeding programs should efficiently explore the genetic variability resulting from crosses by selecting the most appropriate method for breeding in segregating popu.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038622
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038622