Plant Genetics
Antimicrobial activity of fermented Theobroma cacao pod husk extract
Authors: R.X. Santos, D.A. Oliveira, G.A. Sodr�©, G. Gosmann, M. Brendel and C. Pungartnik
Theobroma cacao L. contains more than 500 different chemical compounds some of which have been traditionally used for their antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, immunomodulatory, vasodilatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial activities. Spontaneous aerobic fermentation of cacao husks yields a crude husk extract (CHE) with ant.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.26.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.26.10
Genetic diversity and relationship of chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) using sequence-related amplified polymorphism markers
Authors: X.Y. Liang, X.Q. Zhang, S.Q. Bai, L.K. Huang, X.M. Luo, Y. Ji and L.F. Jiang
Chicory is a crop with economically important roles and is cultivated worldwide. The genetic diversity and relationship of 80 accessions of chicories and endives were evaluated by sequence-related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) markers to provide a theoretical basis for future breeding programs in China. The polymorphic rate wa.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.September.26.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.September.26.11
Screening and characterization of novel polymorphic microsatellite markers from sea cucumber Holothuria leucospilota
Authors: J.B. Shangguan, Z.B. Li, Y.F. Ning, Y.S. Huang, Y. Yuan, J. Lu, B.B. Li and X.Q. Mao
The sea cucumber Holothuria leucospilota has high medicinal value and rich nutritional edible value, and thus is a commercially important aquatic product in China. Microsatellite loci were developed and screened using a fast isolation protocol and amplified fragment length polymorphism of sequences containing repeats. In this study, 16 novel polymorphic m.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.June.12.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.June.12.9
Phenotypic and biochemical profile changes in calendula (Calendula officinalis L.) plants treated with two chemical mutagenesis
Authors: Y.I. El-Nashar and A.A. Asrar
Chemical mutagenesis is an efficient tool used in mutation-breeding programs to improve the vital characters of the floricultural crops. This study aimed to estimate the effects of different concentrations of two chemical mutagens; sodium azide (SA) and diethyl sulfate (DES). The vegetative growth and flowering characteristics.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028071
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028071
Diversity and genetic parameter estimates for yield and its components in Jatropha curcas L.
Authors: R.G. Freitas, L.A.S. Dias, P.M.R. Cardoso, A.B. Evaristo, M.F. Silva and N.M. Ara�ºjo
Jatropha curcas L. is one of the most promising oilseeds for biodiesel and biokerosene production, but few basic studies or breeding programs have been conducted for the species. We estimated genetic parameters and diversity based on 10 yield traits in 77 half-sib progenies of J. curcas after 52 months in the field, and evaluated correlations between them.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017540
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017540
Repellent effects of various cherry tomato accessions on the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae)
Authors: T. Lucini, J.T.V. Resende, J.R.F. Oliveira, C.J. Scabeni, A.R. Zeist and N.C.V. Resende
Several studies have been conducted on resistance sources to improve the genetic resistance of farm-grown tomatoes to arthropod pests, including phytophagous mites. In the present study, we evaluate the behavior of the two-spotted spider mite on different cherry tomato accessions to identify possible sources of resistance (rep.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017736
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017736
Inference of genetic diversity in popcorn S3 progenies
Authors: G.F. Pena, A.T. do Amaral Jr, R.M. Ribeiro, H.C.C. Ramos,M.S.B. Boechat, J.S. Santos, G.S. Mafra, S.H. Kamphorst, V.J. de Lima, M. Vivas and G.A. de Souza Filho
Molecular markers are a useful tool for identification of complementary heterotic groups in breeding programs aimed at the production of superior hybrids, particularly for crops such as popcorn in which heterotic groups are not well-defined. The objective of the present study was to analyze the genetic diversity of 47 genotype.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028456
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028456
Population structure of jatropha and its implication for the breeding program
Authors: D.N. Santos, J.L. Ferreira, M. Pasqual, A.L. Generoso3, T.A. Setotaw, G.M.A. Can�§ado and W.A. Vendrame
Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) has potential as an oilseed crop that requires the development of technology for its exploitation. The objective of this study was to assess the population structure and the genetic diversity in jatropha accessions at a global level using simple sequence repeat (SSR) molecular markers. Jatropha accessions (N = 109) from 10 co.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017770
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017770
Assessment of genetic divergence among coffee genotypes by Ward-MLM procedure in association with mixed models
Authors: W.P. Rodrigues, H.D. Vieira, P.E. Teodoro F.L. Partelli and D.H.S.G. Barbosa
Mixed linear models have been used for the analysis of the genetic diversity and provided further accurate results in crops such as eucalyptus, castor, and sugarcane. However, to date, research that combined this analysis with Ward-MLM procedure has not been reported. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to identify div.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027889
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027889
Insights into a hotspot in the Brasiliensis subcomplex (Hemiptera, Triatominae) by analysis of D2 domain of the nuclear gene 28S
Authors: A.L. Guerra1, K.C.C. Alevi1, C.A. Banho2, J. Oliveira3, J.A. Rosa3 and M.T.V. Azeredo-Oliveira1
The Brasiliensis subcomplex is a monophyletic group formed by the species Triatoma brasiliensis brasiliensis, T. b. macromelasoma, T. juazeirensis, T. melanica, and T. sherlocki. However, using cytogenetic data and experimental hybrid crosses, T. lenti and T. petrochiae were also grouped into this subcomplex. This study aims t.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017449
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017449