Plant Genetics

Effect of Moringa oleifera on advanced glycation end-product formation and lipid metabolism gene expression in HepG2 cells

Authors: W. Sangkitikomol, A. Rocejanasaroj and T. Tencomnao

In Thai traditional medicine, Moringa oleifera is used for the treatment of diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Oxidative stress plays a major role in the pathogenesis of many degenerative diseases, such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease. We evaluated the antioxidant effect of M. oleifera extract (MOE) .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):

2014.January.29.3

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10.4238/2014.January.29.3

Heterotic groups in tropical maize germplasm by test crosses and simple sequence repeat markers

Authors: C.G. Aguiar, I. Schuster, A.T. Amaral J�ºnior, C.A. Scapim and E.S.N. Vieira

The objectives of the present study were to determine heterotic groups of germplasm lines of tropical maize by test crosses and by simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers and to compare five grouping methods of heterogeneous maize. Sixteen lines of nine populations in the S5 generation were evaluated in test crosses with three testers. The results of four ex.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 7(4):

vol7-4gmr495

DOI:

10.4238/vol7-4gmr495

Comprehensive gene expression analysis of the DNA (cytosine-5) methyltransferase family in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Authors: F. Ahmad, X. Huang, H.X. Lan, T. Huma, Y.M. Bao, J. Huang and H.S. Zhang

Cytosine DNA methylation is a conserved epigenetic regulatory mechanism in both plants and animals. DNA methyltransferases (DNA MTases) not only initiate (de novo) but also maintain the process of DNA methylation. Here, we characterized the genome-wide expression profiles of 10 cytosine DNA MTase genes belonging to 4 .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):

2014.July.7.9

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10.4238/2014.July.7.9

Regulation of cotton fiber elongation by xyloglucan endotransglycosylase/hydrolase genes

Authors: M.Y. Shao, X.D. Wang, M. Ni, N. Bibi, S.N. Yuan, W. Malik, H.P. Zhang, Y.X. Liu and S.J. Hua

Ligon lintless mutant (li1li1) with super-short fibers (5-8 mm in length) and its wild type (Li1Li1) with normal fibers (30 mm in length) were used to study the function of xyloglucan endotransglycosylase/hydrolase (XTH) genes during fiber elongation in cotton. Wild-type cotton attained the fiber elongation stage earlier (5 da.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):

2011.October.27.1

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10.4238/2011.October.27.1

Microsporogenesis in inbred line of popcorn (Zea mays L.)

Authors: Ricci GCL, Silva N, Pagliarini MS and Scapim CA

Endogamy places genes for several characteristics in homozygosis, which include those related to meiosis causing abnormalities that may impair gamete viability. An original population (S0) of popcorn (CMS-43) produced by Embrapa Maize and Sorghum was self-pollinated for seven years, generating inbred lines (S1 to S7). Conventi.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 6(4):

MOMO syndrome associated with autism: a case report

Authors: C.T. Giunco, D. Moretti-Ferreira, A.E. Silva, S.S. Rocha and A.C. Fett-Conte

Genet. Mol. Res. 7(4):

vol7-4gmr522

DOI:

10.4238/vol7-4gmr522

Regulation of bolting and identification of the �±-tubulin gene family in Brassica rapa L. ssp pekinensis

Authors: Y.W. Zhang1,2, D. Jin1, C. Xu1, L. Zhang1, M.H. Guo1 and Z.Y. Fang3

Microtubules are important components of eukaryotic cells, and they play vital roles in cell morphogenesis, carrying of signaling molecules, transport of materials, and establishing the cell polarity. During bolting of biennial plants, cell division and elongation are involved, and cell elongation inevitably involves the microtubules arrangement and expre.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):

gmr.15017507

DOI:

10.4238/gmr.15017507

Comparative genomics of grasses tolerant to aluminum

Authors: Jardim SN

The family Poaceae includes over 10,000 species, among which are the most economically important cereals: maize, sorghum, rice, wheat, rye, barley, and oat. These cereals are very important components of human and animal food. Although divergence of the members of this family occurred about 40 million years ago, comparative ge.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 6(4):

Detection of Toxoplasma gondii DNA in Brazilian oysters (Crassostrea rhizophorae)

Authors: L.A. Ribeiro, L.K.N.S.S. Santos, P.A. Brito Jr., B.M. Maciel, A.V. Da Silva and G.R. Albuquerque

The aim of this study was to detect evidence of Toxoplasma gondii using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based techniques in oysters (Crassostrea rhizophorae) obtained from the southern coastal region of Bahia, Brazil. A total of 624 oysters were collected, and the gills and digestive glands were dissected. Each tissue sample was separated into pools conta.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):

2015.May.4.25

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10.4238/2015.May.4.25

Haplotypes of qGL3 and their roles in grain size regulation with GS3 alleles in rice

Authors: Y.D. Zhang1,2, Z. Zhu1, Q.Y. Zhao1,2, T. Chen1, S. Yao1, L.H. Zhou1, L. Zhao1,C.F. Zhao1 and C.L. Wang1,2

Grain size is an important trait that directly influences rice yield. The qGL3 and GS3 genes are two putative regulators that play a role in grain size determination. A single rare nucleotide substitution (C→A) at position 1092 in exon 10 of qGL3 might be responsible for variations in grain size. However, little is known about the haplotype variation.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):

gmr.15017587

DOI:

10.4238/gmr.15017587