Plant Genetics
Adaptability and stability of soybean cultivars for grain yield and seed quality
Authors: K.B. Silva, A.T. Bruzi, E.V. Zambiazzi, I.O. Soares, J.L.A.R. Pereira and M.L.M. Carvalho
This study aimed at verifying the adaptability and stability of soybean cultivars, considering the grain yield and quality of seeds, adopting univariate and multivariate approaches. The experiments were conducted in two crops, three environments, in 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 crop seasons, in the county of Inconfidentes, Lavras, .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029646
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029646
Differences between the quality of strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa) pollinated by the stingless bees Scaptotrigona aff. depilis and Nannotrigona testaceicornis
Authors: A.C. Roselino, S.B. Santos, M. Hrncir and L.R. Bego
We investigated the success of two stingless bee species in pollinating strawberries in greenhouses. Three greenhouses and one open field area were used; one greenhouse had only strawberry plants (control), another (G1) had three colonies of Scaptotrigona aff. depilis and another (G2) had three colonies of Nannotrigona testace.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
- vol8-2keer005
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-2keer005
Complete asynapsis resulting in 2n pollen formation in Paspalum jesuiticum Parodi (Poaceae)
Authors: R.A. Bernardo Filho, A.C.C. Santos, F.H.D. Souza, J.F.M. Valls and M.S. Pagliarini
Cytological investigation revealed complete asynapsis during microsporogenesis in 2 wild accessions of Paspalum jesuiticum collected in distinct Brazilian regions. Both accessions were hexaploid (2n = 6x = 60) and 60 univalents could be counted at diakinesis. In this phase, the majority of meiocytes exhibited univalents with b.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.17.9
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.17.9
Stability and adaptability of grain sorghum hybrids in the off-season
Authors: J.E. Almeida Filho, F.D. Tardin, R.F. Daher, T.C. Barb�©, C.M. Paula, M.J. Cardoso and V.P.C. Godinho
We analyzed productivity data obtained from experiments on grain sorghum conducted in 7 locations of its cultivation in Brazil. A total of 25 hybrids were analyzed, of which 22 were pre-commercial and 3 were cultivars. The Wricke and Purchase et al. methods were highly consistent in identifying individuals with low contributio.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.March.24.24
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.March.24.24
Microsatellite markers for the Cabre�ºva tree, Myroxylon peruiferum (Fabaceae), an endangered medicinal species from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest
Authors: K.D. Schwarcz, M.M. Bajay, C.M.T. Macrini, V.L.P. Salazar, A.P. Souza, J.B. Pinheiro, P.H.S. Brancalion, R.R. Rodrigues and M.I. Zucchi
The Cabreúva tree, Myroxylon peruiferum, is an endangered tropical species from Brazil used in forest restoration projects. It is known for its medicinal properties. Eleven microsatellite markers were developed for this species, from a microsatellite-enriched library. Nine of these markers, characterized in 30 .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.March.26.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.March.26.1
Optimization of the procedure for extracting nucleic acids from aloe
Authors: J. Li, Y.S. Zhang, C.M. Liaoand X.H. Liu
Aloe, an important folk herbal drug, includes abundant polysaccharides and secondary metabolites, which make it difficult to isolate high-quality DNA or RNA. In this paper, one and two improved methods were used to isolate the genomic DNA and RNA from the leaf of aloe, respectively. The obtained samples presented good quality .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.17.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.17.12
Production and genetic characterization of interspecific hybrids among Crambe abyssinica, Crambe hispanica and Crambe kralikii
Authors: X.Z. Du, B.L. Huang, H. Guan, Z.Y. Li and B.Q. Huang
In this paper, interspecific crosses among Crambe abyssinica, Crambe hispanica, and Crambe kralikii were reported. In the C. hispanica x C. abyssinica (H x A) cross, 118 F1 hybrids were produced without embryo rescue, while 5 F1 hybrids were obtained with embryo rescue, when C. .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.March.26.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.March.26.2
Genetic and epigenetic status of triple exotic consanguinity cotton introgression lines
Authors: S.P. He, J.L. Sun and X.M. Du
Introgression lines are some of the most important germplasm for breeding applications and other research conducted on cotton crops. The DNA methylation level among 10 introgression lines of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) and three exotic parental species (G. arboreum, G. thurberi and G. barbadense) were assessed by methylation-s.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.October.3.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.October.3.1
Genetic diversity in sugarcane varieties in Brazil based on the Ward-Modified Location Model clustering strategy
Authors: B.P. Brasileiro, C.D. Marinho, P.M.A. Costa, E.F.A. Moreira, L.A. Peternelli and M.H.P. Barbosa
We evaluated the genetic diversity of 77 clones of sugarcane used in crosses made by the Brazilian interuniversity network for the development of the sugar/energy sector (RIDESA) breeding program. Characterization of the genotypes was carried out at the ratoon stage, based on eight morphological traits and seven agronomic trai.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.17.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.17.2
Morphology and photosynthetic enzyme activity of maize phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase transgenic rice
Authors: W.C.Li, J. Wang, Y.L. Sun, S.D. Ji, S.W. Guo
The morphology and photosynthetic enzyme activity were studied in maize phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase transgenic rice and non-transgenic rice. The results showed that compared with non-transgenic rice, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase transgenic rice was taller and had a stronger stalk, wider leaves, and more exuberant root s.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.1.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.1.8