Conservation
Genetic diversity and taxonomic status of Pinus tabulaeformis f. shekanensis revealed by ISSR markers
Authors: Z.-H. Liu, Q. Xie and Z.-Q. Li
Pinus tabulaeformis f. shekanensis is a rare taxon endemic in the Ziwuling Loess Plateau, of which only one population is known. Inter-simple sequence repeat molecular markers were employed to compare the taxon’s genetic diversity with its 4 nearest wild relatives (P. tabulaeformis, P. tabulaeformis var. mukdensis, P. massoniana, and P. henryi) to a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.February.6.7
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.February.6.7
Development and characterization of DNA microsatellite primers for buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L.f.)Development and characterization of DNA microsatellite primers for buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L.f.)
Authors: Development and characterization of DNA microsatellite primers for buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L.f.)
Mauritia flexuosa L. (Arecaceae) is a palm tree species known as buriti that occurs in the Cerrado biome. It is characteristic of the vereda, a typical ecosystem of central Brazil. In this phytophysiognomy, M. flexuosa and other groups of arboreal-herbaceous species develop in open fields with very humid soils. M. flexuosa can be found in forest borders a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.September.17.6
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.September.17.6
Evaluation of genetic diversity in a natural rosewood population (Dalbergia nigra Vell. Allemao ex Benth.) using RAPD markers
Authors: Juchum FS, Leal JB, Santos LM, Almeida MP, Ahnert D and Correa RX
Dalbergia nigra (rosewood) is a long-lived leguminous species, which is endemic to the Brazilian Atlantic forest. Because of the high economic value of its wood, this species has been over-explored in recent years. Currently, rosewood is included in the IUCN Red List as vulnerable. We examined the genetic diversity of 87 speci.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 6(3):
Gender identification of five genera of stingless bees (Apidae, Meliponini) based on wing morphology
Authors: T.M. Francoy R.A.O. Silva P. Nunes-Silva C. Menezes V.L. Imperatriz-Fonseca
Currently, the identification of pollinators is a critical necessity of conservation programs. After it was found that features extracted from patterns of wing venation are sufficient to discriminate among insect species, various studies have focused on this structure. We examined wing venation patterns of males and workers of.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(1):
- vol8-1gmr557
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-1gmr557
Genetic diversity of endangered Polyporus umbellatus from China assessed using a sequence-related amplified polymorphism technique
Authors: Y. Zhang Y. Kang Y. Qin Z. Zhou M. Lei H. Guo
Polyporus umbellatus (Pers.) Fries is an endangered medicinal fungus in China with in vivo anticancer activity, but its genetic information is lacking. Eight natural P. umbellatus strains collected from 7 provinces in China were subjected to sequence-related amplified polymorphism markers to estimate the level and pattern of genetic diversity. Forty-nine .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(4):
- 2012.December.3.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.December.3.1
Application of 16S rRNA, cytochrome b and control region sequences for understanding the phylogenetic relationships in Oryx species
Authors: H.A. Khan, I.A. Arif, A.A. Al Homaidan and A.H. Al Farhan
The present study reports the application of mitochondrial markers for the molecular phylogeny of Oryx species, including the Arabian oryx (AO), scimitar-horned oryx (SHO) and plains oryx (PO), using the Addax as an outgroup. Sequences of three molecular markers, 16S rRNA, cytochrome b and a control region, for the above four taxa were aligned and the top.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(4):
- vol7-4gmr514
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-4gmr514
High genetic differentiation of Aegla longirostri (Crustacea, Decapoda, Anomura) populations in southern Brazil revealed by multi-loci microsatellite analysis
Authors: M.L. Bartholomei-Santos, P.A. Roratto and S. Santos
Species with a broad distribution rarely have the same genetic make-up throughout their entire range. In some cases, they may constitute a cryptic complex consisting of a few species, each with a narrow distribution, instead of a single-, widely distributed species. These differences can have profound impacts for biodiversity .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.22.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.22.4
Transferability of microsatellite primers developed for stingless bees to four other species of the genus Melipona
Authors: M.V.C. Viana, E.A. Miranda, A.K. de Francisco, C.A.L. Carvalho and A.M. Waldschmidt
Microsatellite markers are a useful tool for ecological monitoring of natural and managed populations. A technical limitation is the necessity for investment in the development of primers. Heterologous primers can provide an alternative to searching for new loci. In bees, these markers have been used in populational and intrac.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.November.22.11
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.November.22.11
Genetic variation in and spatial structure of natural populations of Dipterocarpus alatus (Dipterocarpaceae) determined using single sequence repeat markers
Authors: N.M. Tam, V.D. Duy, N.M. Duc, V.D. Giap and B.T.T. Xuan
Dipterocarpus alatus (Dipterocarpaceae) is widely distributed in lowland forests in central and southern Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and India. Due to over-exploitation and habitat destruction, the species is now threatened. The genetic variation within and among populations of D. alat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.July.24.17
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.July.24.17
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