Plant Genetics
Selection between and within full-sib sugarcane families using the modified BLUPIS method (BLUPISM)
Authors: R.D. Castro1, L.A. Peternelli1, M.D.V. Resende2, C.D. Marinho1, P.M.A. Costa1, M.H.P. Barbosa3 and E.F.A. Moreira1
The objective of this study was to assess the efficiency of a modification of the simulated individual best linear unbiased prediction (BLUPIS) procedure, which is used for the approximation of classic individuals (BLUPI) for selection between and within sugarcane families. A total of 110 full-sib families were employed in an experiment initiated in 2007 .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017334
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017334
Intravarietal polymorphisms reveal possible common ancestor of native Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi populations in Brazil
Authors: J.V.C. Pinto1, B.A. Crispim2, A.A. Vasconcelos3, D. Geelen4, A.B. Grisolia2 and M.C. Vieira1
Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi is a perennial native from Atlantic forest. It is of high ecological plasticity and is used in traditional medicine. Based on promising reports concerning its bioactivity, it was included as a species of great interest for distribution through the National Health System. A number of agronomic studies to guide its crop produc.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017477
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017477
Climatic and anthropic influence on size and fluctuating asymmetry of Euglossine bees (Hymenoptera, Apidae) in a semideciduous seasonal forest reserve
Authors: M.C. Silva, C. Lom�´naco,S.C. Augusto,W.E. Kerr
We examined the influence of climate and man on size and fluctuating asymmetry in two species of Euglossine bees collected from a semideciduous forest reserve. Sixty males of each species were collected; four measurements were made of their wings to obtain a multivariable size index and a fluctuating asymmetry index. No signif.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
- vol8-2kerr037
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-2kerr037
Comparison of a retrotransposon-based marker with microsatellite markers for discriminating accessions of Vitis vinifera
Authors: G.C. Santâ��Ana, J.L. Ferreira, H.S. Rocha, A. Bor�©m, M. Pasqual and G.M.A. Can�§ado
Identification and knowledge concerning genetic diversity are fundamental for efficient management and use of grapevine germplasm. Recently, new types of molecular markers have been developed, such as retrotransposon-based markers. Because of their multilocus pattern, retrotransposon-based markers might be able to differentiat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.May.21.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.May.21.8
The first record on Brazilian stingless bees published 450 years ago by Hans Staden
Authors: W. Engels
Only a few decades after 1492, when Christopher Columbus arrived on a Caribbean island and Pedro Álvares Cabral claimed Brazil for Portugal in 1500, a German mercenary gave the first description of stingless bees in 1557. He got to know them when he was imprisoned for months by an anthropophagous tribe in the coastal re.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
- vol8-2kerr039
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-2kerr039
Identification of Uvaria sp by barcoding coupled with high-resolution melting analysis (Bar-HRM)
Authors: M. Osathanunkul1, P. Madesis2, S. Ounjai1, K. Pumiputavon1, R. Somboonchai3, P. Lithanatudom1, T. Chaowasku1, J. Wipasa4 and C. Suwannapoom5
DNA barcoding, which was developed about a decade ago, relies on short, standardized regions of the genome to identify plant and animal species. This method can be used to not only identify known species but also to discover novel ones. Numerous sequences are stored in online databases worldwide. One of the ways to save cost and time (by omitting the sequ.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017405
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017405
Screening of molecular markers linked to dwarf trait in crape myrtle by bulked segregant analysis
Authors: Y.J. Ye, Y. Liu, M. Cai, D. He, J.S. Shen, Y.Q. Ju, X.M. Bian,H.T. Pan and Q.X. Zhang
Plant height is one of the most important traits of plant architecture as it modulates both economic and ornamental values. Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica L.) is a popular ornamental woody plant because of its long-lasting mid-summer bloom, rich colors, and diversified plant architecture. These traits also make it an ideal model of woody species for g.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.April.30.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.April.30.10
Establishment of a prediction model for the miRNA-based heading date characteristics of rice in the booting stage
Authors: Y.C. Chen, W.S. Lin, R.K. Chen, Y.Y. Chao, S.W. Chin, F.C. Chen and C.Y. Lee
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most important food crops in the world. In Taiwan, due to the warm climate, there are two harvests annually. However, the yield and quality of rice can vary between each crop season in any given year. Previous reports have shown that microRNAs (miRNAs) play a crucial role in many developmental and physiological process.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.April.30.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.April.30.11
Pollination of tomatoes by the stingless bee Melipona quadrifasciata and the honey bee Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera, Apidae)
Authors: S.A. Bispo dos Santos, A.C. Roselino,M. Hrncir, L.R. Bego
The pollination effectiveness of the stingless bee Melipona quadrifasciata and the honey bee Apis mellifera was tested in tomato plots. The experiment was conducted in four greenhouses as well as in an external open plot in Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. The tomato plants were exposed to visits by M. quadrifasciata in one .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
- vol8-2kerr015
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-2kerr015
Genome-wide analysis of immunophilin FKBP genes and expression patterns in Zea mays
Authors: W.-W. Wang, Q. Ma, Y. Xiang, S.-W. Zhu and B.-J. Cheng
The receptors for the immunosuppression drugs FK506 and rapamycin are called FKBPs (FK506-binding proteins). FKBPs comprise a large family; they are found in many species, including bacteria, fungi, animals, and plants. As a class of peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase enzymes, the FKBP genes have been the focus of recent stud.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(2):
- 2012.June.25.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.June.25.2