Plant Genetics
Single base substitution causing the fragrant phenotype and development of a type-specific marker in aromatic coconut (Cocos nucifera
Authors: A. Vongvanrungruang, C. Mongkolsiriwatana, T. Boonkaew, O. Sawatdichaikul, K. Srikulnath and S. Peyachoknagul
The fragrance gene, betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (Badh2), has been well studied in many plant species. The objectives of this study were to clone Badh2 and compare the sequences between aromatic and non-aromatic coconuts. The complete coding region was cloned from cDNA of both aromatic and non-aromatic coconuts. The nucleotide sequences were highly ho.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038748
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038748
Biometric analysis of arabica coffee grown in low potassium nutrient solution under greenhouse conditions
Authors: W.M. Moura, Y.J.B. Soares, A.T. Amaral J�ºnior, G.A. Gravina, L.D. Barili and H.D. Vieira
Genetic parameters and associations between morpho-agronomic traits and nutritional efficiencies of arabica coffee cultivars were estimated to identify promising traits to assist in the selection of coffee genotypes efficient in potassium use, under limiting conditions of this nutrient. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse with 20 arabica coffee c.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038753
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038753
Development of the first polymorphic microsatellite markers for the Roman snail Helix pomatia L., 1758 (Helicidae) and cross-species amplification within the genus Helix
Authors: A.M. Krapal, O.P. Popa, E.I. Iorgu, L.B. Cojocaru, A.F. Popa and L.O. Popa
The terrestrial snail Helix pomatia (Gastropoda: Stylommatophora: Helicidae) is one of the largest gastropod species in Europe. This species is strictly protected in some European Union countries; however, at the same time, it is also farmed and commercialized for human consumption. Here, we describe 11 microsatellite markers that are very useful in popul.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038817
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038817
Genetic progress estimation strategy for upright common bean plants using recurrent selection
Authors: L.A. Pereira, A.F.B. Abreu, I.C. Vieira J�ºnior, L.P.M. Pires,M.A.P. Ramalho
Common bean producers in Brazil tend to grow plants as upright as possible. Because the control of this trait involves a large number of genes, recurrent selection (RS) is the best approach for successful plant improvement. Because plant architecture (PA) is evaluated using scores and usually has high heritability, RS for PA i.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019494
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019494
Transcriptional profiles of emasculated flowers of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) determined using the cDNA-AFLP technique
Authors: J.X. Wang, P. Sun, C.Q. Yuan, L. Dai, Y. Zhang, B. Wu, C. Long, Y.H. Sun, Y. Li
Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a tree in the subfamily Faboideae, native to North America, that has been naturalized and widely planted in temperate Europe and Asia. Black locust has important ecological and economic value, but its quality needs improvement. Hybridization programs are important for black locust breedin.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.1.34
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.1.34
Genetic parameters in parents and hybrids of circulant diallel in popcorn
Authors: R.M. Rangel1, A.T. Amaral J�ºnior1, C.A. Scapim2, S.P. Freitas J�ºnior1 and M.G. Pereira1
With the aim of estimating genetic parameters and identifying superior popcorn combinations, 10 parents were crossed in a circulant diallel and evaluated together with the 15 resulting hybrids at two locations in two growing seasons for grain yield, number of broken plants, number of partially husked ears and popping expansion. The hybrids were less sensi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(4):
Assessing non-additive effects in GBLUP model
Authors: I.C. Vieira, J.P. R. dos Santos, L.P.M. Pires, B.M. Lima, F.M.A. Gon�§alves and M. Balestre
Understanding non-additive effects in the expression of quantitative traits is very important in genotype selection, especially in species where the commercial products are clones or hybrids. The use of molecular markers has allowed the study of non-additive genetic effects on a genomic level, in addition to a better understan.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029632
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029632
Genetic diversity in three natural populations of Pitcairnia flammea (l.) John (Bromeliaceae) estimated by ISSR markers
Authors: F.B. Souza-Sobreira, G.B. Souza, C.C.G. Rosado, F.D. Miranda, T.C.B. Soares, A.B.P.L. Gontijo
Bromeliads are greatly represented in the Atlantic Forest, although many species are threatened with extinction owing to habitat fragmentation and intense extraction for ornamental purposes. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct studies generating knowledge about genetic diversity and the distribution of this diversity among a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.3.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.3.1
A set of novel microsatellite markers developed for an economically important tree, Dracontomelon duperreanum, in China
Authors: Z.F. Wang, H.L. Cao, L.F. Wu, Y. Guo, Q.M. Mei, M. Li, Y. Wang and Z.M. Wang
Dracontomelon duperreanum, the most representative species of the family Anacardiaceae, is an important multipurpose tree in China and Vietnam. However, no genetic diversity studies have been reported on this species. In this study, we identified 11 microsatellite markers for D. duperreanum by using the restriction-site-associ.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029578
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029578
Molecular characterization and expression analysis of purple acid phosphatase gene from pearl oyster Pinctada martensii
Authors: Q.H. Wang, Y. Jiao, X.D. Du, X.X. Zhao, R.L. Huang,Y.W. Deng and F. Yan
Purple acid phosphatases (PAPs), also known as type 5 acid phosphatases, are widely present in animals, plants, and fungi. In mammal, PAP was reported to participate in immune defense and bone resorption. In this study, the characteristics and potential functions of a PAP gene from pearl oyster Pinctada martensii (pm-PAP) were examined. The Pm-PAP cDNA wa.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.January.26.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.January.26.10