Plant Genetics
Determination of self-incompatibility groups of sweet cherry genotypes from Turkey
Authors: A. Ipek, H. Gulen, M.E. Akcay, M. Ipek, S. Ergin and A. Eris
Determination of S-allele combinations of sweet cherry genotypes and cultivars has importance for both growers and breeders. We determined S-allele combinations of 40 local Turkish sweet cherry genotypes using a PCR-based method. Ten different S-alleles were detected. Although the most common S-allele was S3, as also found in .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr1024
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr1024
Enzymatic differences between the endophyte Guignardia mangiferae (Botryosphaeriaceae) and the citrus pathogen G. citricarpa
Authors: A.S. Rom�£o, M.B. Sp�³sito, F.D. Andreote, J.L. Azevedo and W.L. Ara�ºjo
The endophyte Guignardia mangiferae is closely related to G. citricarpa, the causal agent of citrus black spot; for many years these species had been confused with each other. The development of molecular analytical methods has allowed differentiation of the pathogen G. citricarpa from the endophyte G. mangiferae, but the phys.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr952
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr952
Vegetative compatibility and genetic analysis of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum isolates from Brazil
Authors: Q.L. Barcelos, E.A. Souza and K.J. Damasceno e Silva
The causal agent of common bean anthracnose, Colletotrichum lindemuthianum, has considerable genetic and pathogenic variability, which makes the development of resistant cultivars difficult. We examined variability within and between Brazilian pathotypes of C. lindemuthianum through the identification of vegetative compatibili.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr907
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr907
Species-specific AFLP markers for identification of Zingiber officinale, Z. montanum and Z. zerumbet (Zingiberaceae)
Authors: S. Ghosh, P.B. Majumder and S. Sen Mandi
The Zingiber genus, which includes the herbs known as gingers, commonly used in cooking, is well known for its medicinal properties, as described in the Indian pharmacopoeia. Different members of this genus, although somewhat similar in morphology, differ widely in their pharmacological and therapeutic properties. The most imp.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr1154
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr1154
Agronomic characterization, genetic diversity and association analysis of cotton cultivars using simple sequence repeat molecular markers
Authors: A. Kalivas, F. Xanthopoulos, O. Kehagia and A.S. Tsaftaris
Cotton is the most important textile plant in the world and is one of the most important crops for the production of oilseed. Because of its worldwide economic importance, new cultivars are constantly being released in the world and consequently in the Greek market, as Greece is the largest producer in Europe. We used simple s.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr998
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr998
O-naphthoquinone isolated from Capraria biflora L. induces selective cytotoxicity in tumor cell lines
Authors: G.G.N. de S. Wisintainer, G. Scola, S. Moura, T.L.G. Lemos, C. Pessoa, M.O. de Moraes, L.G.S. Souza, M. Roesch-Ely and J.A.P. Henriques
Biflorin is an o-naphthoquinone isolated from the roots of the plant Capraria biflora L. (Scrophulariaceae). In this study, the cytotoxic effects of biflorin were verified, and late apoptosis was detected in various cancer cell lines by in situ analysis. The cytotoxicity was further evaluated exclusively for 48 h of treatment in different tumor and non-tu.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.21.18
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.21.18
Isolation of genomic DNA from defatted oil seed residue of rapeseed (Brassica napus)
Authors: M. Sadia, M.A. Rabban, S. Hameed, S.R. Pearce and S.A. Malik
A simple protocol for obtaining pure, restrictable and amplifiable megabase genomic DNA from oil-free seed residue of Brassica napus, an important oil seed plant, has been developed. Oil from the dry seeds was completely recovered in an organic solvent and quantified gravimetrically followed by processing of the residual bioma.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr1009
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr1009
Meiotic behavior in nonaploid accessions of Brachiaria humidicola (Poaceae) and implications for breeding
Authors: K.R. Boldrini, E.V. Adamowski, N. Silva, M.S. Pagliarini and C.B. Valle
Brachiaria humidicola is a grass adapted to seasonally swampy grasslands in Africa; two cultivars, ‘common’ and Llanero, are widely used in Brazilian pastures. New cultivars are in great demand in order to diversify current production systems to achieve improved quality and yield. Cytological analyses of 55 accessi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr990
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr990
Leaf age affects the quality of DNA extracted from Dimorphandra mollis (Fabaceae), a tropical tree species from the Cerrado region of Brazil
Authors: P.A. Moreira and D.A. Oliveira
Isolation of high-quality DNA from plants, especially plants from the Cerrado, is notoriously difficult because of polysaccharides and secondary compounds produced by plants from this biome. DNA isolation and its quality may be compromised by chemical defenses such as tannins and phenols. Quantitative plant defenses tend to ha.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr1030
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr1030
Sequence variations in the FAD2 gene in seeded pumpkins
Authors: Y. Ge, Y. Chang, W.L. Xu, C.S. Cui and S.P. Qu
Seeded pumpkins are important economic crops; the seeds contain various unsaturated fatty acids, such as oleic acid and linoleic acid, which are crucial for human and animal nutrition. The fatty acid desaturase-2 (FAD2) gene encodes delta-12 desaturase, which converts oleic acid to linoleic acid. However, little is known about sequence variations in FAD2 .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.21.19
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.21.19