Plant Genetics
Mapping quantitative trait loci for five forage quality traits in a sorghum-sudangrass hybrid
Authors: J.Q. Li, L.H. Wang, Q.W. Zhan, Y.L. Liu, Q. Zhang, J.F. Li and F.F. Fan
The identification of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) affecting forage quality traits enables an understanding of the genetic mechanism of these loci. The aim of the present study was to detect QTLs for the whole-plant protein content (WP), whole-plant fat content (WF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), and whole-plant ash content .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.26.23
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.26.23
Genomic identification of group A bZIP transcription factors and their responses to abiotic stress in carrot
Authors: F. Que, G.L. Wang, Y. Huang, Z.S. Xu, F. Wang and A.S. Xiong
The basic-region/leucine-zipper (bZIP) family is one of the major transcription factor (TF) families associated with responses to abiotic stresses. Many members of group A in this family have been extensively examined and are reported to perform significant functions in ABA signaling as well as in responses to abiotic stresses. In this study, 10 bZIP fact.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.26.24
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.26.24
Cloning and transformation of INDUCER of CBF EXPRESSION1 (ICE1) in tomato
Authors: X.H. Yu, J.X. Juan, Z.L. Gao, Y. Zhang, W.Y. Li and X.M. Jiang
The tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum Mill.) is sensitive to cold, and low field temperatures can result in shortened growth periods and decreased crop yield. Transcription of CRT/DRE-binding factor (CBF) is regulated by INDUCER of CBF EXPRESSION1 (ICE1). CBF activates many downstream genes that confer cold tolerance on plants. ICE1 has been used in gene.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.26.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.26.9
Embryogenesis in the anthers of different ornamental pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes
Authors: P.A. Barroso, M.M. R�ªgo, E.R. R�ªgo and W.S. Soares
The aim of this study was to relate flower bud size with microspore developmental stages and the induction of embryos in the anthers of different ornamental pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes. Flower buds were randomly collected and visually divided into three classes based on both petal and sepal size. The length and diameter of the bud as well as the.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.26.32
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.26.32
Differential responses of one hundred tomato genotypes grown under cadmium stress
Authors: M.M. Hussain, A. Saeed, A.A. Khan, S. Javid and B. Fatima
Due to increased global concern over the deleterious effects of toxic heavy metals in the environment, it has become necessary to develop plant genotypes that limit the uptake of heavy metals to aerial edible parts. To address this concern, we performed a glasshouse experiment to assess variations within tomato germplasm for cadmium (Cd) tolerance under c.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.26.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.26.12
Differentiation of four strains of Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) based on high-resolution melting analysis of single nucleotide polymorphism sites in mitochondrial DNA
Authors: H.Q. Zhang, C. Zhang, X.J. Xu, J.J. Zhu, Z.Y. He and J.Z. Shao
The Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) has been one of the most economically important aquatic animals in China for thousands of years, and several breeding strains have been formed. Since the morphological characteristics of some strains are similar, a rapid and accurate molecular method to differentiate between strains is required. In thi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.26.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.26.10
Identification of lipopeptides produced by Bacillus subtilis Czk1 isolated from the aerial roots of rubber trees
Authors: C.P. He, L.Y. Fan, W.H. Wu, Y.Q. Liang, R. Li, W. Tang, X.L. Zheng, Y.N. Xiao, Z.X. Liu and F.C. Zheng
We obtained a strain of Bacillus subtilis, which we named Czk1, from the aerial roots of rubber trees. This bacterial isolate exhibits strong antagonistic activity against Ganoderma pseudoferreum, Phellinus noxius, Helicobasidium compactum, Rigidoporus lignosus, Sphaerostilbe repens, and Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Our ear.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16018710
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16018710
Digital expression analysis of the genes associated with salinity resistance after overexpression of a stress-responsive small GTP-binding RabG protein in peanut
Authors: J.M. Sui, G. Li, G.X. Chen, M.Y. Yu, S.T. Ding, J.S. Wang and L.X. Qiao
The Rab protein family is the largest family of the small GTP-binding proteins. Among them, the RabG genes are known to be responsive to abiotic stresses, but the molecular mechanisms of the stress responses mediated by RabG genes in plants is poorly understood. To investigate the molecular mechanism of AhRabG gene in peanut, .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019432
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019432
Changes on microsatellites of expressed sequence tag of sugarcane (Saccharum spp) during vegetative propagation
Authors: R. Augusto, R.C. Maranho, C.A. Mangolin, J.C. Bespalhok Filho and M.F.P.S. Machado
The reduction in sugarcane productivity in subsequent cutting stages may be related to a gradual decrease of the allele number and mean observed heterozygosity (HO) in the sugarcane ratoon. This hypothesis was tested assessing the number of alleles and HO values in 10 expressed sequence tag microsatellites (Est-SSR loci) of th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019519
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019519
Establishment and application of molecular ID in the main inbred lines of Chinese cabbage
Authors: X.X. Zhang, X.B. Tang, Y. Liu and Y.W. Zhang
Chinese cabbage is an important cruciferous vegetable in China. The differences in the morphology and other characteristics of the different varieties of Chinese cabbage are generally caused by their different genes. Using the simple sequence repeat (SSR) DNA molecular markers is an effective way to identify different genotype.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019144
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019144