Conservation
Insights about the genetic diversity and population structure of an offshore group of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Mid-Atlantic
Authors: C.S. Castilho, F. Pedone-Valdez, F. Bertuol, P. Fruet, R.C. Genoves, J.C. Di Tullio, G. Caon, L.S. Hoffmann and T.R.O. Freitas
Although the genus Tursiops has a worldwide distribution and is globally well-studied, some dolphin populations continue to face high risks of decline. Hence, it is necessary to assess the genetic diversity and structure of this genus to properly assess its conservation status and to implement appropriate management actions. In Brazil, genetic studies on .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.15.2
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.15.2
Genetic diversity and population structure of Eucommia ulmoides Oliver, an endangered medicinal plant in China
Authors: J. Yu, Y. Wang, L. Peng, M. Ru and Z.S. Liang
Eucommia ulmoides Oliver, one of the tertiary relict species found only in China, is the only extant species of Eucommiaceae. Using inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) and sequence-related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) markers, we studied the genetic diversity and population genetic structure of 187 accessions from 17 E. ulmoides populations throughout it.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.March.30.5
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.March.30.5
Conservation implications of the genetic diversity of Gymnospermium microrrhynchum in Korea
Authors: S.H. Lee, M.H. Yeon and J.K. Shim
Gymnospermium microrrhynchum (Berberidaceae) is an ephemeral perennial herb with a limited distributional range in the Baekdudaegan mountain areas of the Korean Peninsula, and is designated a rare plant by the Korean Forest Service. Information about its genetic variation and structure is important for developing successful co.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048843
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048843
Building multiple sequence alignments with a flavor of HSSP alignments
Authors: Roberto Hiroshi Higa, Sergio Aparecido Braga da Cruz, Paula Regina Kuser, Michel Eduardo Beleza Yamagishi, Renato Fileto, Stanley Robson de Medeiros Oliveira, Ivan Mazoni, Edgard Henrique dos Santos, Adauto Luiz Mancini and Goran Neshich
Homology-derived secondary structure of proteins (HSSP) is a well-known database of multiple sequence alignments (MSAs) which merges information of protein sequences and their threedimensional structures. It is available for all proteins whose structure is deposited in the PDB. It is also used by STING and JavaProtein Dossier .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 5(1):
Genetic structure of the threatened Dipterocarpus costatus populations in lowland tropical rainforests of southern Vietnam
Authors: N.M. Duc, V.D. Duy, B.T.T. Xuan, B.V. Thang, N.T.H. Ha and N.M. Tam
Dipterocarpus costatus is an endangered species restricted to the lowland forests of southern Vietnam. Habitat loss and over-exploitation of D. costatus wood are the major threats to this species. We investigated the level of genetic variability within and among populations of D. costatus in order to provide guidelines for the.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15048821
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15048821
Genetic diversity of Ceratoides arborescens, a species endemic to China, detected by intersimple sequence repeat (ISSR)
Authors: P.C. Wang, L.L. Zhao, B.T. Mo, Y. Zhang, J. Chen and L.B. Wang
In order to investigate genetic diversity and population structure of Ceratoides arborescens, six populations were selected from different steppe types in Inner Mongolia grasslands of China. Intersimple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers were used to assess the genetic diversity within and among natural populations of C. arborescens. Thirteen ISSR primers gen.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- 2015.May.25.18
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.May.25.18
Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite markers in the endangered species Bretschneidera sinensis Hemsl.
Authors: M. Li, H.F. Chen, Z.F. Wang and S. Zhang
Bretschneidera sinensis is an endangered species that is mainly distributed in South China. As a tertiary relict and the single species in the Bretschneideraceae family, it has a high conservation value. To investigate the influence of human disturbance on its mating system, 63 new microsatellites were developed using restriction-site-associated DNA seque.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038234
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038234
Population genetic structure of the blue-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva, Psittacidae: Aves) based on nuclear microsatellite loci: implications for conservation
Authors: K.C.E. Leite, G.H.F. Seixas, I. Berkunsky , R.G. Collevattiand R. Caparroz
The blue-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva) is a widely distributed Neotropical parrot and one of the most captured parrots in nature to supply the illegal trade of wild animals. The objectives of the present study were to analyze the genetic structure of A. aestiva to identify management units and support conservation planning .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 7(3):
- vol7-3gmr474
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol7-3gmr474
Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in the fish Coilia mystus (Clupeiformes: Engraulidae) using PCR-based isolation of microsatellite arrays
Authors: J.-Q. Yang, X.-D. Zhou, D. Liu, Z.-Z. Liu and W.-Q. Tang
Coilia mystus is the most important harvested fish species in China; it inhabits quite different water environments during the different life history stages. Populations of C. mystus have dropped sharply due to overharvesting and water pollution. We developed eight microsatellite loci in C. mystus for conservation genetics stu.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(3):
- vol10-3gmr1420
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-3gmr1420
Mendelian inheritance, genetic linkage, and genotypic disequilibrium at microsatellite loci in Genipa americana L. (Rubiaceae)
Authors: R.O. Manoel, M.L.M. Freitas, E.V. Tambarussi, J. Cambuim, M.L.T. Moraes and A.M. Sebbenn
Genipa americana is a tropical tree species that is widely distributed in the humid tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. This study investigated Mendelian inheritance, genetic linkage, and genotypic disequilibrium at six microsatellite loci developed for G. americana. Adult trees (188) and regenerants (163) were sampled and genot.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.27.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.27.4