Plant Genetics
Cloning and characterization of major histocompatibility complex class II genes in the stone flounder Kareius bicoloratus (Pleuronectidae)
Authors: Cloning and characterization of major histocompatibility complex class II genes in the stone flounder Kareius bicoloratus (Pleuronectidae)
Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II genes play important recognition roles in the immune system in vertebrates. We cloned the MHC class II genes A and B in the stone flounder (Kareius bicoloratus). The full-length cDNA and DNA sequences of both genes were obtained, and their characteristic motifs were analyzed. The DNA sequence of stone flound.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.22.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.22.9
Entoepidemiology of Chagas disease in northwest S�£o Paulo and cytogenetic analysis of its main vector, Triatoma sordida (Hemiptera: Triatominae)
Authors: R. Silistino-Souza1, K.C.C. Alevi1, N.F.C. Castro1, M.N. Freitas1, M.D. Papa2, S.A.S. Scandar2, R.R. Bestetti3, J.A. Rosa4 and M.T.V. Azeredo-Oliveira
One century after the discovery of Chagas disease, it is still considered as a major health problem, causing more deaths in the Americas than any other parasitic disease. The northwest region of São Paulo, a macro-region that includes cities with a high-quality of life, has particularly high rates of Chagas disease... Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.22.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.22.8
Expression pattern of the zona pellucida 3 (ZP3) gene during ovarian development and the location of ZP3 protein in oocytes in a natural, wild triploid crucian carp mutant, Carassius auratus var. Pingxiangnensis
Authors: J.W. Shi1, J.Q. Sheng1, K. Peng1, J.H. Wang1, W.J. Yi1, H.J. Wu2, Q. Gu1 and Y.J. Hong1,3
Carassius auratus var. Pingxiangnensis (designated CaP), distributed in the Pingxiang region of Jiangxi Province, China, is a natural, wild triploid crucian carp mutant that has two reproductive development modes: gynogenesis and bisexual reproduction. Little information is available about the expression pattern of the zona pellucida 3 (ZP3) gene during o.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.18.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.18.13
In-depth pedigree analysis in a large Brazilian Nellore herd
Authors: F.V. Brito1, M. Sargolzaei2,3, J. Braccini Neto1, J.A. Cobuci1, C.M. Pimentel1, J. Barcellos1 and F.S. Schenkel2
A large herd of Nellore cattle was evaluated using in-depth pedigree analyses. Taking into account the incomplete pedigree due to the use of multiple young sires for mating, the average inbreeding coefficient was calculated as 1.73% for the last generation, which was higher than the regular inbreeding coefficient (0.25%). The effective population size was.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.22.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.22.2
Selection of high heterozygosity popcorn varieties in Brazil based on SSR markers
Authors: I.B.O. Eloi, C.A. Mangolin, C.A. Scapim, C.S. Gon�§alves and M.F.P.S. Machado
We analyzed genetic structure and diversity among eight populations of popcorn, using SSR loci as genetic markers. Our objectives were to select SSR loci that could be used to estimate genetic diversity within popcorn populations, and to analyze the genetic structure of promising populations with high levels of heterozygosity .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.July.19.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.July.19.5
Induced mitotic homologous recombination by the babesicide imidocarb dipropionate in Aspergillus nidulans diploid cells
Authors: P.A.S.R. Santos, J.R. Sant�Anna, C.C.S. Franco, L.J. Rosada, G.N.M. Esquissato and M.A.A. Castro-Prado
Imidocarb dipropionate (IMD) is a chemotherapeutic agent prescribed for the treatment and control of babesiosis; it is known to be a nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor. Although it is an effective babesicide, there are reports of persistent IMD residues retained at high levels in edible tissues of cattle, swine and sheep, raising concerns about potential ef.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.July.6.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.July.6.1
Association of RGA-SSCP markers with resistance to downy mildew and anthracnose in grapevines
Authors: P.A. Tantasawat, O. Poolsawat, T. Prajongjai, W. Chaowiset and A. Tharapreuksapong
Downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) and anthracnose (Sphaceloma ampelinum) are two major diseases that severely affect most grapevine (Vitis vinifera) cultivars grown commercially in Thailand. Progress of conventional breeding programs of grapevine for improved resistance to these diseases can be speeded up by selection of mole.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.July.2.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.July.2.1
Molecular cytogenetic identification of a wheat (Triticum aestivum)-American dune grass (Leymus mollis) translocation line resistant to stripe rust
Authors: Y. Bao, J. Wang, F. He, H. Ma and H. Wang
Leymus mollis, a perennial allotetraploid (2n = 4x = 28), known as American dune grass, is a wild relative of wheat that could be useful for cultivar improvement. Shannong0096, developed from interspecific hybridization between common wheat cv. Yannong15 and L. mollis, was analyzed with cytological procedures, genomic in situ .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.May.22.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.May.22.2
Genetic and molecular mechanisms of aluminum tolerance in plants
Authors: C.C. Sim�µes, J.O. Melo, J.V. Magalhaes and C.T. Guimar�£es
Aluminum (Al) toxicity restricts root growth and agricultural yield in acid soils, which constitute approximately 40% of the potentially arable lands worldwide. The two main mechanisms of Al tolerance in plants are internal detoxification of Al and its exclusion from root cells. Genes encoding membrane transporters and accesso.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.July.19.14
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.July.19.14
Mendelian inheritance, linkage and genotypic disequilibrium in microsatellite loci isolated from Hymenaea courbaril (Leguminosae)
Authors: F.S. Carneiro, A.E.B. Lacerda, M.R. Lemes, R. Gribel, M. Kanashiro and A.M. Sebbenn
The Neotropical tree Hymenaea courbaril, locally known as Jatobá, is a valuable source of lumber and also produces comestible and medicinal fruit. We characterized Mendelian inheritance, linkage and genotypic disequilibrium at nine microsatellite loci isolated from H. courbaril, in order to determine if they would provi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.July.19.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.July.19.13