Plant Genetics
Selection of experimental strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) hybrids based on selection indices
Authors: S.D. Vieira, D.C. de Souza, I.A. Martins, G.H.M.R. Ribeiro, L.V. Resende, A.K.L. Ferraz, A.G. Galv�£o and J.T.V. de Resende
The strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Dutch.), is the only vegetable belonging to the rosacea family. All strawberry species have now emerged from wild species and belong to the genus Fragaria, being that this genus presents more than 45 described species, and only 11 are considered natural species. Due to the octoploid nature o.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019052
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019052
Effect of increased UV-B radiation on carotenoid accumulation and total antioxidant capacity in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) leaves
Authors: J. Shen, C.Q. Jiang, Y.F. Yan, B.R. Liu and C.L. Zu
Carotenoids are important components of plant antioxidant systems, which protect photosystems from photooxidative destruction during ultraviolet-B (UV-B) exposure. The influence of carotenoids on total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of plants has rarely been studied. In this study, tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L., ‘K326’.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16018438
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16018438
Changes in protein profile detected in seedlings of Caesalpinia peltophoroides (Fabaceae) after exposure to high concentration of cadmium
Authors: L.M.C. Gomes A.S. Gesteira A.-A.F. de Almeida A.V. de Castro L.O. Dias C.P. Pirovani F.P. Gomes
Sibipiruna (Caesalpinia peltophoroides Benth) is a tree of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It is a flowering ornamental tree widely planted throughout Brazil and indicated for restoration of degraded areas. We examined protein profile changes in leaves of seedlings of C. peltophoroides grown in nutrient solution under greenhouse conditions, after exposure .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.June.27.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.June.27.4
Antiquity, botany, origin and domestication of Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae), a plant species with potential for biodiesel production
Authors: L.A.S. Dias R.F. Missio D.C.F.S. Dias
Jatropha curcas is a multi-purpose plant species, with many advantages for biodiesel production. Its potential oil productivity is 1.9 t/ha, beginning the fourth year after planting. Nevertheless, limitations such as high harvest cost, lack of scientific konowledge and low profitability have prevented it from being utilized commercially. In order to provide .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.June.25.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.June.25.6
A rapid method to increase the number of F1 plants in pea (Pisum sativum) breeding programs
Authors: M.A. Esp�³sito P. Almir�³n I. Gatti V.P. Cravero F.S.L. Anido E.L. Cointry
In breeding programs, a large number of F2 individuals are required to perform the selection process properly, but often few such plants are available. In order to obtain more F2 seeds, it is necessary to multiply the F1 plants. We developed a rapid, efficient and reproducible protocol for in vitro shoot regeneration and rooting of seeds using 6-benzylaminop.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.June.18.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.June.18.1
Comparative analyses of genetic/epigenetic diversities and structures in a wild barley species (Hordeum brevisubulatum) using MSAP, SSAP and AFLP
Authors: X.H. Shan Y.D. Li X.M. Liu Y. Wu M.Z. Zhang W.L. Guo B. Liu Y.P. Yuan
We analyzed genetic diversity and population genetic structure of four artificial populations of wild barley (Hordeum brevisubulatum); 96 plants collected from the Songnen Prairie in northeastern China were analyzed using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP), specific-sequence amplified polymorphism (SSAP) and methylation-sensitive amplified polymor.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.17.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.17.2
Comments to the paper by Ambr�³sio CE, Fadel L, Gaiad TP, Martins DS, et al. [Identification of three distinguishable phenotypes in golden retriever muscular dystrophy (Genet. Mol. Res. 2009 Apr 7;8 (2): 389-396)]
Authors: E. Zucconi, T. Jazedje, M.C. Valadares and M. Zatz
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a human disease characterized by progressive and irreversible skeletal muscle degeneration caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene, which codifies the protein dystrophin (Francke et al., 1985; Kunkel et al., 1985; Ray et al., 1985; Hoffman et al., 1987), instead of “mutations in genes coding for important musc.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(3):
- vol8-3gmrCarta01
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-3gmrCarta01
Combining ability analysis for within-boll yield components in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
Authors: M. Imran A. Shakeel F.M. Azhar J. Farooq M.F. Saleem A. Saeed W. Nazeer M. Riaz M. Naeem A. Javaid
Cotton is an important cash crop worldwide, accounting for a large percentage of world agricultural exports; however, yield per acre is still poor in many countries, including Pakistan. Diallel mating system was used to identify parents for improving within-boll yield and fiber quality parameters. Combining ability analysis was employed to obtain suitable pa.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.24.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.24.4
Monosomic and molecular mapping of adult plant leaf rust resistance genes in the Brazilian wheat cultivar Toropi
Authors: P.R. Da-Silva S.P. Brammer D. Guerra S.C.K. Milach A.L. Barcellos M.I. Baggio
Leaf rust is one of the most destructive diseases affecting wheat worldwide. The most effective way to control it is to use resistant cultivars. Resistance based on slow-rusting adult plant resistance (APR) genes has proven to be the best method for developing cultivars with durable resistance. A source of slow-rusting APR for leaf rust is the Brazilian whea.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.August.24.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.August.24.7
Molecular marker-based genetic diversity analysis of scantly studied Brazilian accessions of a medicinal plant, Morinda citrifolia L. (noni)
Authors: P.N. Bordallo, A.M.R. Monteiro, J.A. Sousa and F.A.S. Arag�£o
Morinda citrifolia L., commonly known as noni, has been used for the treatment of various diseases for over two centuries. It was introduced and widely disseminated in Brazil because of its high market value and ease of adaptation to the soil and climatic conditions of the country. The aim of this study was to estimate the gen.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019531
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019531