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Conservation

Plant Genetics   Research Article

Genetic variability in morphological characters among Fig tree accessions Fig genetic conservation

Authors: Maria Gabriela Fontanetti Rodrigues*, La�­s Naiara Honorato Monteiro, Antonio Fl�¡vio Arruda Ferreira, Tatiane Paes Dos Santos, Bruno Ettore Pavan, Vitos Ant�´nio Benites Neves, Aparecida Concei�§�£o Boliani

Fig is among the twenty main fruits exported by Brazil, which is the eighth largest producer of fig in natura in the world. The characterization of active germplasm banks (AGBs) of fig has thus become an important line of research, as it is necessary to gather information from this to carry out adequate management projects. The objective of this study was.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 17(4):
http://dx.doi.org/gmr16039931
DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/gmr16039931
Plant Genetics   Review Article

Hierarchical outcrossing among and within fruits in Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl. (Lecythidaceae) open-pollinated seeds

Authors: L.D. Giustina, A.B. Baldoni, H. Tonini, V.C.R. Azevedo, L.G. Neves, F.D. Tardin, A.M. Sebbenn

Knowing the mating patterns is important to determine the number of trees necessary for seed collection for conservation ex situ, tree breeding and environmental reforestation purposes. We investigated B. excelsa individuals and fruits, to check mating system index variations in a population by using open-pollinated seeds whic.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 17(1):
gmr16039872
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16039872
Microbial Genetics   Research Article

Development of 21 novel polynucleotide microsatellite markers in a Clithon retropictum (Gastropoda: Neritidae), using next-generation sequencing

Authors: Young Se Hyun, Ha Yeun Song, Min-Seop Kim, Hye Suck An

The neritid species Clithon retropictum (Gastropoda), an oviparous snail, is distributed in freshwater and brackish water in southern Korea, south-east Japan, southern China and Taiwan. This species is listed as a class II endangered species in Korea because of its decreasing population size. It has led to an increase in the n.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(4):
gmr16039806
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16039806
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Genetic diversity of arboreal cotton populations of the Brazilian semiarid: a remnant primary gene pool for cotton cultivars

Authors: I.P.P. de Menezes, L.V. Hoffmann, T.H. de Lima, A.R. da Silva, V.S. Lucena and P.A.V. Barroso

Mocó cotton belong to the same species as the cultivated species, Gossypium hirsutum, and cultivated forms were mainly landraces but also developed as cultivars, bearing good fiber quality and drought tolerant when cropped as a perennial species. The northeast Brazil crop system based on this cotton type is finished, wi.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
gmr16039659
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16039659
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Contemporary pollen and seed dispersal in natural populations of Bertholletia excelsa (Bonpl.)

Authors: A.B. Baldoni, L.H.O. Wadt, T. Campos, V.S. Silva, V.C.R. Azevedo, L.R. Mata, A.A. Botin, N.O. Mendes, F.D. Tardin, H. Tonini, E.S.S. Hoogerheide and A.M. Sebbenn

Due to the nutritional content and commercial value of its seeds, Bertholletia excelsa is one of the most important species exploited in the Amazon region. The species is hermaphroditic, insect pollinated, and its seeds are dispersed by barochory and animals. Because the fruit set is dependent on natural pollinator activity, g.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
gmr16039756
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16039756
Human Genetics   Research Article

Assessment of genetic diversity of a native population of Eplingiella fruticosa: a plant with therapeutic potential

Authors: D.C. Silva, L.E.C. Diniz, A.F. Blank, D.A.C. Nizio, J.A.O. Pinto, K.L.G. Pereira and M.F. Arrigoni-Blank

Eplingiella fruticosa (Salzm. ex Benth.) Harley & J.F.B. Pastore, ex Hyptis fruticosa Salzm. ex Benth. is an aromatic and medicinal plant of the family Lamiaceae, found mainly in regions with intense anthropic activity. Information on the genetic diversity of this species is scarce. However, it can be assessed using molecu.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
gmr16039749
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16039749
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Analysis of genetic diversity of Hyptis pectinata (L.) Poit. plants using ISSR markers

Authors: R.B. Feitosa-Alcantara, A.V.C. Silva, A.F. Blank, C.S. Almeida, S.V. Alvares-Carvalho and M.F. Arrigoni-Blank

Hyptis pectinata, popularly known as ‘sambacaitá’ or ‘canudinho’, is a medicinal and aromatic species widely used in the Brazilian Northeast. In Sergipe, the excessive extraction of natural resources may reduce the genetic variability of native plants. Thus, molecular markers have frequently been.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
gmr16039603
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16039603
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Transferability of microsatellite markers in Syagrus coronata (Mart.) Becc. (Arecaceae), an iconic palm tree from the Brazilian semiarid region

Authors: R.R. Simplicio, D.G. Pereira and A.M. Waldschmidt

The licuri palm Syagrus coronata plays a key role in the ecology and economy of Brazilian semiarid region. Nonetheless, genetic data about populations of this species are absent even though the intensive and uncontrolled exploitation since colonial periods has threatened the sustainability and viability of licuri populations. .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
gmr16029699
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16029699
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Genetic diversity of the Chinese traditional herb Blumea balsamifera (Asteraceae) based on AFLP markers

Authors: Y.X. Pang, W.Q. Wang, Y.B. Zhang, Y. Yuan, J.B. Yu, M. Zhu and Y.Y. Chen

Blumea balsamifera is a commercially important medicinal herb in China and other parts of Asia. It is used to produce borneol. This plant grows in the wild, but resources have diminished greatly in recent years. We examined the genetic diversity of this species to help develop conservation strategies; 35 plants from five provi.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
2014.April.14.1
DOI:
10.4238/2014.April.14.1
Medical Genetics   Research Article

A multi-farm assessment of Greek black pig genetic diversity using microsatellite molecular markers

Authors: S. Michailidou, A. Kalivas, I. Ganopoulos, E. Stea, G. Michailidis, A. Tsaftaris and A. Argiriou

Local breeds are important for the maintenance of genetic diversity and future food security. Nowadays, the worldwide distribution of pigs is dominated by a few breeds, tending towards a severe loss of pig biodiversity. Thus, it is critical to maintain distinct populations of pig breeds. The Greek black pig, a breed raised loc.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 13(2):
2014.April.14.4
DOI:
10.4238/2014.April.14.4