Gene
Evaluation of genetic diversity among soybean (Glycine max) genotypes using univariate and multivariate analysis
Authors: M.M. Oliveira, L.B. Sousa, M.C. Reis, E.G. Silva Junior, D.B.O. Cardoso, O.T. Hamawaki and A.P.O. Nogueira
The genetic diversity study has paramount importance in breeding programs; hence, it allows selection and choice of the parental genetic divergence, which have the agronomic traits desired by the breeder. This study aimed to characterize the genetic divergence between 24 soybean genotypes through their agronomic traits, using .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029661
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029661
Genetic variability of garlic accessions as revealed by agro-morphological traits evaluated under different environments
Authors: E.S.S. Hoogerheide, J.A. Azevedo Filho, R. Vencovsky, M.I. Zucchi, B.W. Zago and J.B. Pinheiro
The cultivated garlic (Allium sativum L.) displays a wide phenotypic diversity, which is derived from natural mutations and phenotypic plasticity, due to dependence on soil type, moisture, latitude, altitude and cultural practices, leading to a large number of cultivars. This study aimed to evaluate the genetic variability sho.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029612
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029612
Molecular characterization of thioredoxin-1 and thioredoxin reductase activity in mud crab Scylla paramamosain
Authors: J.H. Hu1,2*, F.Y. Zhang1*, K.J. Jiang1, Y.B. Fang1,2, J. Wang1,2, M. Zhao1,2, Z.G. Qiao1 and L.B. Ma1
The thioredoxin (Trx) system consists of thioredoxin reductase (TrxR), Trx, and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH). TrxR is an NADPH-dependent oxidoreductase. Trx is a ubiquitous small protein with a redox-active disulfide bridge that plays important regulatory roles in some vital metabolic reactions. In this study, a cDNA sequence (SpTrx.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2014.December.4.19
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.December.4.19
MTA1 promotes cell proliferation via DNA damage repair in epithelial ovarian cancer
Authors: Q.Y. Yang1, J.H. Li2, Q.Y. Wang3, Y. Wu3, J.L. Qin3, J.J. Cheng3 and J. Qiu3
We examined whether metastasis-associated gene 1 (MTA1) promotes cell proliferation via DNA damage repair in ovarian cancer. MTA1 was successfully down-regulated using small interfering RNA in the epithelial ovarian cancer cell lines SKOV-3 and OVCAR-3. Cell growth was evaluated through MTT and colony formation assays. Fluorescence-activated cell sorting .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
Correlation between DQB1 genetic polymorphism and genetic susceptibility in patients diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
Authors: F. Yu1, S. Huang2, F. Zhou2, Q. Luo2, X. Xie3 and C. Zheng2
We examined patients of Han nationality diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in Guangdong, China, to analyze the correlation between DQB1 allele polymorphisms and the genetic susceptibility to IBS-D. A total of 120 IBS-D patients of Han nationality in Guangdong, China, and 60 healthy control volunteers were included. DQB1 allele p.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2014.December.4.23
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.December.4.23
Association between DLK1 and IGF-I gene expression and meat quality in sheep
Authors: R. Su1, W. Sun1, D. Li1, Q.Z. Wang1, X.Y. Lv1, H.H. Musa2, L. Chen3, Y.F. Zhang3 and W.Z. Wu3
The aim of the present study was to detect delta-like 1 homolog (DLK1) and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) gene expression in the longissimus dorsi of Hu sheep at different growth stages and study the association between these genes and meat quality... Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2014.December.4.26
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.December.4.26
Genetic control of inflorescence in common bean
Authors: S.R. Guilherme1, M.A.P. Ramalho1, A. de F.B. Abreu2 and L.A. Pereira1
The number of pods per common bean plant is a primary component of grain yield, which depends on the number of flowers produced and on the flower set. Thus, a larger number of flowers per plant would increase yield. Lines with inflorescences that had a large number of flowers compared to common bean plants now under cultivation were identified. We analyze.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2014.December.4.30
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.December.4.30
Polymorphic microsatellite markers for the rare and endangered cactus Uebelmannia pectinifera (Cactaceae) and its congeneric species
Authors: E.M. Moraes1, F.W. Cidade1, G.A.R. Silva1 and M.C. Machado2
The cactus genus Uebelmannia includes 3 narrow endemic species associated with rocky savanna habitats in eastern South America. Because of their rarity and illegal over-collection, all of these species are endangered. Taxonomic uncertainties resulting from dramatic local variation in morphology within Uebelmannia species preclude effective conservation ef.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2014.December.4.31
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.December.4.31
Genetic-molecular characterization of backcross generations for sexual conversion in papaya (Carica papaya L.)
Authors: H.C.C. Ramos1, M.G. Pereira1, T.N.S. Pereira1, G.B.A. Barros1 and G.A. Ferreguetti2
The low number of improved cultivars limits the expansion of the papaya crop, particularly because of the time required for the development of new varieties using classical procedures. Molecular techniques associated with conventional procedures accelerate this process and allow targeted improvements. Thus, we used microsatellite markers to perform geneti.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2014.December.4.32
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.December.4.32
Genetic identification of Theobroma cacao L. trees with high Criollo ancestry in Soconusco, Chiapas, Mexico
Authors: J.A. V�¡zquez-Ovando1,4, F. Molina-Freaner2, J. Nu�±ez-Farf�¡n3, I. Ovando-Medina4 and M. Salvador-Figueroa4
Criollo-type cacao trees are an important pool of genes with potential to be used in cacao breeding and selection programs. For that reason, we assessed the diversity and population structure of Criollo-type trees (108 cultivars with Criollo phenotypic characteristics and 10 Criollo references) using 12 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. Cultivars were.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2014.December.12.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.December.12.2