Plant Genetics
Population genetic characterization of the Japanese oak silkmoth, Antheraea yamamai (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), using novel microsatellite markers and mitochondrial DNA gene sequences
Authors: S.R. Kim, K.Y. Kim, J.S. Jeong, M.J. Kim, K.-H. Kim, K.H. Choi and I. Kim
The Japanese oak silkmoth, Antheraea yamamai Guérin-Méneville, 1861 (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), is an important natural resource of industrial value for silk fiber production. Owing to a lack of geographic and population genetic information, systematic domestication of An. yamamai has not been possible yet. In th.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029608
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029608
Effects of silicon on seed setting rate of rice intersubspecific hybrids
Authors: W.-C. Li, L. Zhang, J. Wang, D. Wang, T.-X. Wang and C.-X. Duan
The present study found semi-sterility in rice intersubspecific hybrids of ‘Taichung 65’ x ‘Guangluai 4’ and ‘Ludao’ x ‘Qiuguang’. Embryo sac fertility was evaluated using the overall staining transparent method. The results showed that the embryo sac contained a normal egg cell, normal synergid cells, polar.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.1.2
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.1.2
Mapping quantitative trait loci for nitrogen uptake and utilization efficiency in rice (Oryza sativa L.) at different nitrogen fertilizer levels
Authors: G.J. Dai, S.H. Cheng, Z.T. Hua, M.L. Zhang, H.B. Jiang, Y. Feng, X.H. Shen, Y.A. Su, N. He, Z.B. Ma, X.Q. Ma, S.G. Hou and Y.R. Wang
Genetic improvement is the fundamental basis for improving nitrogen-use efficiency. A better understanding of genetic factors controlling nitrogen uptake and utilization is required for crop genetic improvement. In this study, we identified the quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with traits of nitrogen uptake and utilization by using the single-seq.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.8.1
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.8.1
Conservation and population genetic diversity of Curcuma wenyujin (Zingiberaceae), a multifunctional medicinal herb
Authors: W.H. Zheng, Y. Zhuo, L. Liang, W.Y. Ding, L.Y. Liang and X.F. Wang
Curcuma wenyujin is an important multifunctional medicinal herb in China. Currently, populations of C. wenyujin are decreasing, and wild individuals have almost disappeared from their natural habitats. Moreover, little is known regarding the molecular characteristics of this plant. In this study, we investigated the genetic diversity and variation of five.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.8.3
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.8.3
Overexpression of the CmACS-3 gene in melon causes abnormal pollen development
Authors: H. Zhang and F. Luan
Sexual diversity expressed by the Curcurbitaceae family is a primary example of developmental plasticity in plants. Most melon genotypes are andromonoecious, where an initial phase of male flowers is followed by a mixture of bisexual and male flowers. Over-expression of the CmACS-3 gene in melon plants showed an increased number of flower buds, and increa.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.8.4
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.8.4
Abnormal cytokinesis in microsporogenesis of Brachiaria humidicola (Poaceae: Paniceae)
Authors: E.V. Adamowski, K.R. Boldrini, M.S. Pagliarini, C.B. do Valle
Microsporogenesis was evaluated in the Brachiaria humidicola collection of the Embrapa Beef Cattle Center, represented by 60 accessions. One accession (H121) presented an abnormal pattern of cytokinesis that had never been reported in this genus. Among 900 meiocytes analyzed in the first division, 10.7% underwent precocious an.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 6(3):
Genetic variability and expression of agro-morphological traits among genotypes of Coffea arabica being promoted by supplementary irrigation
Authors: W.N. Rodrigues, S.V.B. Brinate, L.D. Martins, T.V. Colodetti and M.A. Tomaz
The use of supplementary irrigation to sustain the plantation during moments of severe water stress or moments of high water demand is becoming almost a norm to keep sustainable crops, especially due to the climate changes and the high frequency in which climate extremes are occurring lately. The objective of this study was to.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029563
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029563
Gender flip-flop association between genetic variations of NEDD4L and metabolic syndrome in the Kazakh general population....
Authors: H.M. Wang, N.F. Li, J. Hong, L. Zhou and J.H. Chang
Genetic variation is thought to contribute to etiology of metabolic syndrome (MS). Neural precursor cell expressed developmentally downregulated 4-like gene (NEDD4L) is a candidate gene for MS. This study investigated the relationship between variations of NEDD4L and MS in the Kazakh, which is an ideal population to study the genetic mechanisms of complex.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.8.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.8.1
Industrial tomato lines: morphological properties and productivity
Authors: J.V.M. Peixoto, C. de M.S. Neto, L.F.C. Campos, W. de S. Dourado, A.P.O. Nogueira and A. dos R. Nascimento
The tomato is the second most produced vegetable in the world, with significant participation in the human diet. In addition, the production of tomatoes generates jobs and family income. The availability of improved cultivars that provide greater profitability to the producer and satisfactorily meets the needs of the fresh fru.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029540
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029540
Sample size for estimation of direct effects in path analysis of corn
Authors: M. Toebe, A. Cargnelutti Filho, L. Storck and A.D. L�?ºcio
The objective of this study was to assess the sample size required for estimating the direct effects of explanatory variables on the grain yield of corn in the combinations formed by three types of hybrids x two harvests x nine scenarios of explanatory variables x two types of path analyses x four levels of accuracy. A total o.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029523
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029523