Plant Genetics
Development of primer pairs from diverse chloroplast genomes for use in plant phylogenetic research
Authors: Y.C. Yang, T.L. Kung, C.Y. Hu and S.F. Lin
Variation in the chloroplast DNA sequence is useful for plant phylogenetic studies. However, the number of variable sequences provided by chloroplast DNA for suggested genes or genomic regions in plant phylogenetic analyses is often inadequate. To identify conserved regions that can be used to design primers and amplify variab.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.18.51
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.18.51
Characterization of nine microsatellite loci for the tree species Parapiptadenia rigida (Fabaceae-Mimosoideae) and their transferability
Authors: B.F. Costa, L.A. Rodrigues, E.A. Ruas, L.B. Souza, C.F. Ruas, B.G. Vieira, A.R.O. Conson and P.M. Ruas
Parapiptadenia rigida, locally known as angico, is a tropical tree common in the semideciduous Brazilian forest. Its wood is naturally resistant to insect attack and is useful for construction. Extracts from the tree have medicinal properties. We characterized nine microsatellite loci for P. rigida. Thirty-five alleles were detected in a sample of 45 indi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.13.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.13.7
Discovery of a large set of SNP and SSR genetic markers by high-throughput sequencing of pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Authors: M. Nicola�¯, C. Pisani, J.-P. Bouchet, M. Vuylsteke and A. Palloix
Genetic markers based on single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are in increasing demand for genome mapping and fingerprinting of breeding populations in crop plants. Recent advances in high-throughput sequencing provide the opportunity for whole-genome resequencing and identification of allelic variants by mapping the reads to a reference genome. However.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.13.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.13.3
Using SCC8, SCF27 and VMC7f2 markers in grapevine breeding for seedlessness via marker assisted selection
Authors: M. Akkurt, A. ��ak�±r, M. Shidfar, B.P. ��elikkol and G. S�¶ylemezo��lu
We used molecular markers associated with seedlessness in grapes, namely SCC8, SCF27 and VMC7f2, to improve the efficiency of seedless grapevine breeding via marker assisted selection (MAS). DNA from 372 F1 hybrid progeny from the cross between seeded “Alphonse Lavallée” and seedless “Sultani” was amplified by PCR using thre.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.13.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.13.2
Geoffroy�s side-necked turtle [Phrynops geoffroanus (Schweigger, 1812), Testudines: Chelidae] as a model for evolutionary ecotoxicology: relationship between environmental contamination, conditions and genetic variability
Authors: L.P.R. Venancio, D.A.P.C. Zuccari and C.R. Bonini-Domingos
The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of human activity factors, such as environmental contamination and habitat changes, as drivers for changing the physiological, biochemical, and genetic diversity of Geoffroy’s side-necked turtle populations in one of the most impacted watersheds in southeastern Brazil. The impact of chemical and o.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.December.19.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.19.4
Chromosome number variation and evolution in Neotropical Leguminoseae (Mimosoideae) from northeastern Brazil
Authors: E.C.X.R. Santos, R. Carvalho, E.M. Almeida and L.P. Felix
Most members of the subfamily Mimosoideae have pantropical distributions, variable habits, and a basic chromosome number x = 13. We examined karyotypic evolution of 27 species of this subfamily occurring principally in northeastern Brazil by examining chromosomes stained with Giemsa. All of the species had semi-reticulated interphase nuclei and early cond.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.June.27.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.June.27.1
Molecular characterization of an opossum Didelphis albiventris (Marsupialia: Didelphidae) population in an urban fragment of the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest and support to species barcode identification
Authors: L.C.C. Sousa, C.M.F. Gontijo, G.A. Lacorte, S.N. Meireles, A.P. Silva and C.G. Fonseca
We made a molecular study of 40 opossums, Didelphis albiventris, from an urban fragment of the Atlantic Rainforest in southeastern Brazil, analyzing a 653-bp sequence of cytochrome c oxidase, subunit I. We found three close connected haplotypes, with low nucleotide diversity and a haplotype diversity of 59.1% and confirmed sympatry between D. albiventris .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.June.15.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.June.15.4
Relationships between four measures of genetic distance and breeding behavior in spring wheat
Authors: G. Benin, G. Matei, A. Costa de Oliveira, G.O. Silva, T.R. Hagemann, C. Lemes da Silva, E.S. Pagliosa and E. Beche
We estimated the genetic distances among 10 spring wheat genotypes based on pedigree data, morphological traits and AFLP markers, used individually and combined with morphological traits, to find the best predictors of general- and specific-combining abilities among parental genotypes. Ten wheat parents were crossed in a diallel form, disregarding recipro.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.June.15.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.June.15.3
Verification and evaluation of grain QTLs using RILs from TD70 x Kasalath in rice
Authors: Y.D. Zhang, J. Zheng, Z.K. Liang, Y.L. Liang, Z.H. Peng and C.L. Wang
Grain size is an important trait that directly influences the yield of rice. Validation and evaluation of grain genes is important in rice genetic studies and for breeding. In a population of 240 recombinant inbred lines (RILs) derived from a cross between an extra-large grain japonica variety TD70 and a small grain .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.18.53
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.18.53
Alternaric acid stimulates phosphorylation of His-tagged RiCDPK2, a calcium-dependent protein kinase in potato plants
Authors: A. Hassan, T. Okuta, M. Kato, N. Hatsugai, Y. Sano, T. Ishimori, K. Okazaki, M.A. Doullah and M.M. Shah
Calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPK) are an essential component of plant defense mechanisms against pathogens. We investigated the effect of alternaric acid, a host-specific toxin produced by the plant fungal pathogen Alternaria solani (Pleosporaceae), on a putative plasma membrane and cytosolic kinase RiCDPK2 of potato (Solanum tuberosum) and on hype.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.May.10.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.May.10.1