Plant Genetics
Analysis of synonymous codon usage in FAD7 genes from different plant species
Authors: Q.P. Ma, C. Li, J. Wang, Y. Wang and Z.T. Ding
In this study, the codon bias of the FAD7 genes among 10 different plant species was analyzed to identify general patterns of codon usage in the FAD7 genes. Our results showed that U-ended or A-ended codons were preferentially used in FAD7 for dicots, whereas G-ended or C-ended codons were preferentially used in FAD7 for monocots. An ENC-plot showed that .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.February.13.20
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.February.13.20
M13-microsatellite PCR and rDNA sequence markers for identification of Trichoderma (Hypocreaceae) species in Saudi Arabian soil
Authors: K.A. Abd-Elsalam, I. Almohimeed, M.A. Moslem and A.H. Bahkali
Seven fungal isolates were identified as pan-global Hypocrea/Trichoderma species, from section Trichoderma, on the basis of their morphology. These species were H. lixii/T. harzianum and H. orientalis/T. longibrachiatum. PCR-based markers with primer M13 (core sequence of phage M13) and internal-transcribed spacer sequences of.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(4):
- vol9-4gmr908
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-4gmr908
Genetic diversity in tetraploid switchgrass revealed by AFLP marker polymorphisms
Authors: J. Todd, Y.Q. Wu, Z. Wang and T. Samuels
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) is a perennial warm-season grass native to North America that has been identified as a dedicated cellulosic biofuel crop. We quantified genetic diversity in tetraploid switchgrass germplasm collected at Oklahoma State University and characterized genetic relatedness among the collections from dis.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.29.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.29.8
Genetic stability of micropropagated plants of Crambe abyssinica Hochst using ISSR markers
Authors: E.T. Werner, T.C.B. Soares, A.B.P.L. Gontijo, J.D. Souza Neto and J.A.T. do Amaral
Crambe (Crambe abyssinica) is a non-edible annual herb, which was first cultivated to extract oil for industry, and now has great potential for biodiesel production. The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the genetic stability of micropropagated plants of the C. abyssinica Hochst cultivar ‘FMS brilhante’ using polymerase chain rea.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.
Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationship among Tunisian cactus species (Opuntia) as revealed by random amplified microsatellite polymorphism markers
Authors: M. Bendhifi Zarroug, G. Baraket, L. Zourgui, S. Souid and A. Salhi Hannachi
Opuntia ficus indica is one of the most economically important species in the Cactaceae family. Increased interest in this crop stems from its potential contribution to agricultural diversification, application in the exploitation of marginal lands, and utility as additional income sources for farmers. In Tunisia, O. ficus indica has been affected by dras.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.February.13.21
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.February.13.21
Isolation of fertility-related genes of multiple-allele-inherited male sterility in Brassica rapa ssp pekinensis by cDNA-AFLP
Authors: R.Q. Ji, Q. Song, X.F. Xin, X. Zhou and H. Feng
To better understand the molecular mechanisms of multiple-allele-inherited male sterility in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa ssp pekinensis), differentially expressed genes in fertile and sterile plants must be isolated. We used cDNA-AFLP analysis to isolate differentially expressed genes in fertile and sterile buds of the two-.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.December.5.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.December.5.8
Genetic analysis of two new quantitative trait loci for ear weight in maize inbred line Huangzao4
Authors: X.-H. Liu, Z.-P. Zheng, Z.-B. Tan, Z. Li and C. He
Ear weight is one of the most important agronomic traits considered necessary in maize (Zea mays L.) breeding projects. To determine its genetic basis, a population consisting of 239 recombinant inbred lines, derived from the cross Mo17 x Huangzao4, was used to detect quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for ear weight under two nit.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(4):
- vol9-4gmr858
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-4gmr858
Molecular identification of Fusarium species isolated from transgenic insect-resistant cotton plants in Mexicali valley, Baja California
Authors: T. Gonzalez-Soto, D. Gonz�¡lez-Mendoza, R. Troncoso-Rojas, A. Morales-Trejo, C. Cece�±a-Duran, A. Garcia-Lopez and O. Grimaldo-Juarez
Cotton production in the Mexicali valley is adversely affected by wilt and root rot disease associated with Fusarium species. In the present study, we sought to isolate and identify the Fusarium species in the rhizosphere of transgenic insect-resistant cotton plants grown in the Mexicali valley. Our analyses isolated four nati.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.October.2.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.October.2.7
Genetic diversity in wild species of passion fruit (Passiflora trintae) based on molecular markers
Authors: C.B.M. Cerqueira-Silva, C.B. Cardoso-Silva, E.S.L. Santos, L.D.H.C.S. Concei�§�£o, A.S. Pereira, A.C. Oliveira and R.X. Corr�ªa
In spite of the importance of and the considerable variability observed in Passiflora (Passifloraceae), little is known about the genetic diversity of most of the species of this genus. We evaluated the genetic diversity by RAPD markers in 18 genotypes of Passiflora trintae. The 15 primers generated 112 markers, 84% of which w.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(4):
- vol9-4gmr875
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-4gmr875
Genotoxicity and mutagenicity of Rosmarinus officinalis (Labiatae) essential oil in mammalian cells in vivo
Authors: E.L. Maistro, S.F. Mota, E.B. Lima, B.M. Bernardes and F.C. Goulart
Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) oil is widely used by the cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical industries as a fragrance component of soaps, creams, lotions, and perfumes. Although it is popular, potential harmful side-effects of the oil have been described. We investigated the genotoxic and mutagenic potential of essential oi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 9(4):
- vol9-4gmr857
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol9-4gmr857