Plant Genetics
Identification and sequence analysis of grain softness protein in selected wheat, rye and triticale
Authors: M.A.S. Kharrazi and V. Bobojonov
Grain softness protein (GSP) is an important protein for overcoming milling and grain defenses in the innate immunity systems of cereals. The objective of this study was to evaluate and understand GSP sequences in selected wheat, rye and triticale. Using sequences for this gene from a sequence database, we performed clustering analysis to compare the sequ.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.July.19.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.July.19.1
Barcoding the major Mediterranean leguminous crops by combining universal chloroplast and nuclear DNA sequence targets
Authors: P. Madesis, I. Ganopoulos, P. Ralli and A. Tsaftaris
The ability to discriminate all species is the ultimate target in barcoding. The Mediterranean basin is a center of origin for legumes and thus they have played a key role in feeding the Mediterranean population. It is also a region with important protected designation of origin and protected geographical indication legumes that provide income in rural ar.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.July.10.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.July.10.10
Phylogenetic diversity of endophytic leaf fungus isolates from the medicinal tree Trichilia elegans (Meliaceae)
Authors: S.A. Rhoden, A. Garcia, C.J. Rubin Filho, J.L. Azevedo and J.A. Pamphile
Various types of organisms, mainly fungi and bacteria, live within vegetal organs and tissues, without causing damage to the plant. These microorganisms, which are called endophytes, can be useful for biological control and plant growth promotion; bioactive compounds from these organisms may have medical and pharmaceutical applications. Trichilia elegans .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.June.15.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.June.15.8
Cultivar identification and genetic relationship of pineapple (Ananas comosus) cultivars using SSR markers
Authors: Y.S. Lin, C.S. Kuan, I.S. Weng and C.C. Tsai
The genetic relationships among 27 pineapple [Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.] cultivars and lines were examined using 16 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. The number of alleles per locus of the SSR markers ranged from 2 to 6 (average 3.19), for a total of 51 alleles. Similarity coefficients were calculated on the basis.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.24.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.24.11
Effects of choice of month of treatment and parity order on bovine superovulation traits
Authors: Q. Deng, Y. Gao, C.H. Li1,, X.F. Yu, J.S. Ren, S.J. Li, C.Z. Chen, B. Yuan, Y. Ding, H. Jiang and J.B. Zhang
In this study, the performance of 300 Changbaishan Black cattle treated for superovulation from June to September was evaluated to determine the optimal conditions and herds for bovine embryo production. Data analysis revealed that cattle treated in July and August had higher numbers of available embryos (NAE), M1 embryos (NM1.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.24.14
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.24.14
Molecular cloning and characterization of GbMECT and GbMECP gene promoters from Ginkgo biloba
Authors: S.Y. Cheng, L.L. Li, H.H. Yuan, F. Xu and H. Cheng
Ginkgolides are key pharmaceutical components in Ginkgo biloba. Using the cDNA sequence of the MECP and MECT genes to design primers, we obtained the promoters of these genes from Ginkgo genomic DNA using the genome walking method. The two promoters were 744 and 982 bp in length, respectively. The cis-element.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.24.20
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.24.20
In vitro induction of tetraploid garlic with trifluralin
Authors: Z.-H. Cheng, X.-J. Zhou, M.A. Khan, L. Su and H.-W. Meng
Garlic (Allium sativum) is propagated asexually. Since sexual cross breeding is almost impossible, means for effective breeding are not currently available and the available production cultivars are seriously aged and degenerated. A possible alternative for breeding is chemical induction. Trifluralin, a type of herbicide, has been reported to provoke chro.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.July.10.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.July.10.13
Effect of exogenous gibberellin on reserve accumulation during the seed filling stage of oilseed rape
Authors: X.Q. Huang, R.Q. He, X.Y. Liao, B. Zhou, W.S. Peng, J.Z. Lin, D.Y. Tang, Y.H. Zhu, X.Y. Zhao and X.M. Liu
Exogenous gibberellins (GAs) are widely applied to increase crop yields, with knowledge about the physiological functioning and biochemistry mechanisms of these phytohormones improving; however, information remains limited about the effect of GAs on seed filling. In this study, the siliques (containing the seeds) of oilseed ra.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
Pericarp polypeptides and SRAP markers associated with fruit quality traits in an interspecific tomato backcross
Authors: J.H. Pereira da Costa, G.R. RodrÃ?Âguez, G.R. Pratta, L.A. Picardi and R. Zorzoli
The aim of this study was to detect polypeptides and genomic regions associated with fruit quality traits in a backcross generation using as parent the Argentinean cultivated tomato Caimanta of Solanum lycopersicum and the wild accession LA722 of S. pimpinellifolium. We tested two types of molecular marker: polypeptide profile.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
- 2014.January.24.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.24.10
Differential expression of microRNAs may regulate pollen development in Brassica oleracea
Authors: J.H. Song, J. Yang*, F. Pan and B. Jin
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of non-coding endogenous negative regulators that regulate gene expression at both the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. However, little is known about the expression characteristics of miRNAs during pollen development in Brassica oleracea. In this study, five known and th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.November.24.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.November.24.10