Plant Genetics
Genetic variability and resistance of cultivars of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] to cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus Fabr.)
Authors: M.X. Vila Nova , N.G.A. Leite , L.M. Houllo , L.V. Medeiros, A.C. Lira Neto , B.S. Hsie1, L.R. Borges-Paluch , B.S. Santos, C.S.F. Araujo, A.A. Rocha and A.F. Costa
The cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus Fabr.) is the most destructive pest of the cowpea bean; it reduces seed quality. To control this pest, resistance testing combined with genetic analysis using molecular markers has been widely applied in research. Among the markers that show reliable results, the inter-simple sequenc.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.March.31.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.March.31.12
A SCAR marker for the analysis of chloroplast DNA from different cultivars of Cornus officinalis
Authors: L. Zhang, R.X. Liu, J. Wang, T. Zhang, J. Li, J.H. Shi, B.Y. Kang and S.Q. Chen
The aims of this study were to establish a random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) fingerprint database of chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) from different cultivars of Cornus officinalis and to convert RAPD markers to sequence characterized amplified regions (SCAR) markers. A method of extraction was established that was suitable for obtaining cpDNA from samples r.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.16.17
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.16.17
Genetic potential of segregating populations of red beans conducted by the bulk method with selection
Authors: J.A.N. Menezes J�ºnior, J.E.S. Carneiro, V.M.P.S. Menezes and P.C.S. Carneiro
This study evaluated the performance and estimated the genetic potential of segregating populations of red bean. Twenty populations of the second cycle of recurrent selection for red bean breeding at Universidade Federal de Viçosa were advanced to the F5 generation in bulk with selection for grain appearance. Population.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027329
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027329
Expressed sequence tag-simple sequence repeat-based molecular variance in two Salicornia (Amaranthaceae) populations
Authors: Z.L. Xu, Z. Ali, J.X. Yi, X.L. He, D.Y. Zhang, G.H. Yu, A.A. Khan, I.A. Khan and H.X. Ma
Salicornia spp is one of the most salt-tolerant vascular plants and is native to salt marshes and estuaries. We developed expressed sequence tag derived-simple sequence repeat (EST-SSR) markers for estimating genetic diversity and marker-assisted Salicornia breeding. Six polymorphic EST-SSRs of 40 detected 27 alleles, ranging .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2):
Genetic diversity of rhg1 and Rhg4 loci in wild soybeans resistant to soybean cyst nematode race 3
Authors: C.P. Yuan, Y.J. Wang, H.K. Zhao, L. Zhang, Y.M. Wang, X.D. Liu, X.F. Zhong and Y.S. Dong
Over-utilization of germplasms that are resistant to the soybean cyst nematode (SCN) in soybean breeding programs can lead to genetic vulnerability in resistant cultivars. Resistant wild soybean (Glycine soja) is considered an invaluable gene source for increasing the genetic diversity of SCN resistance. In this study, we geno.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027386
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027386
In silico characterization of putative members of the coffee (Coffea arabica) ethylene signaling pathway
Authors: A.A. Lima, S.A. S�¡gio, A. Chalfun-J�ºnior and L.V. Paiva
The plant hormone ethylene is involved in several developmental and physiological processes in plants, including senescence, fruit ripening and organ abscission, as well as in biotic and abiotic stress responses. Initiation of these processes involves complex regulation of both ethylene biosynthesis and the ability of cells to.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2):
- vol10-2gmr1314
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1314
Plasticity of Corynebacterium diphtheriae pathogenicity islands revealed by PCR
Authors: S.C. Soares, F.A. Dorella, L.G.C. Pacheco, R. Hirata Jr., A.L. Mattos-Guaraldi, V. Azevedo and A. Miyoshi
Despite the existence of a vaccine against diphtheria, this disease remains endemic and is reemerging in several regions due to many factors, including variations in genes coding for virulence factors. One common feature of virulence factors is their high concentration in pathogenicity islands (PAIs), very unstable regions acq.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2):
- vol10-2gmr1211
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1211
Mating system patterns of natural populations of Pinus koraiensis along its post-glacial colonization route in northeastern China
Authors: X. Sui,F.J. Feng,D. Zhao,M. Xing,X.Y. Sun,S.J. Han and M.H. Li
To understand the genetic mechanisms underlying the endangerment of Pinus koraiensis, we studied the mating system of 49 families of this species in 3 natural populations along its post-glacial colonization route across ~1500 km in northeastern China using the chloroplast simple sequence repeat technique. We analyzed 11 polymorphic loci with clear and rep.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.27.26
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.27.26
Modulatory effects of Duguetia furfuracea (A. St. Hil) Benth. and Hook. f. in Drosophila melanogaster somatic and germinative cells
Authors: L.S. Coelho, L.P. Felicio, C.T. Miranda, E.M. da Silva, C.R. Vale, D.C.S. Lima, S.R. Duarte, H.D. Ferreira, L. Chen Chen and S. Carvalho
Mutagenic and antimutagenic activities of the medicinal plant Duguetia furfuracea were assessed using SMART/wing and ring-X-loss tests. For the ring-X-loss test, 2- to 3-day-old Drosophila melanogaster ring-X-lineage males and virgin ywsn3 females received D. furfuracea infusion at doses of 0.085, 0.042, or 0.014 g/mL for 24 h.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr983
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr983
Confirmation of cross-fertilization using molecular markers in ornamental passion flower hybrids
Authors: L.D.H.C.S. Concei�§�£o, G.O. Belo, M.M. Souza, S.F. Santos, C.B.M. Cerqueira-Silva and R.X. Corr�ªa
Several interspecific Passiflora hybrids are produced in the northern hemisphere for the ornamental plant market. In Brazil, production of passion flower hybrids is limited to the introgression of genes into the main cultivated species, yellow passion fruit, to be used as rootstocks. Confirmation of hybridization in the initia.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr894
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr894