Genetics
A RAPD-PCR-based genetic diversity analysis of Helicoverpa armigera and H. zea populations in Brazil
Authors: H.M. Lopes, C.S. Bastos, L.S. Boiteux, J. Foresti and F.A. Suinaga
Helicoverpa armigera is the most significant pest of agriculture in Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australasia, causing damage to crops greater than US$2 billion annually and until 2013 it was not detected in Brazil. Helicoverpa zea is restricted to the American continent and is important to corn and a secondary pest of cotton and .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16038757
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16038757
Analysis of Mendelian inheritance and genetic linkage in microsatellite loci of Eucalyptus urophylla S.T. Blake
Authors: S. Pupin, L.N. Rosse, I.C.G. Souza, J. Cambuim, C.L. Marino, M.L.T. Moraes and A.M. Sebbenn
Eucalyptus urophylla is an important species in the Brazilian forest sector due to its rapid growth rates and resistance to disease. The aim of this study was to verify Mendelian inheritance, genetic linkage, and genotypic disequilibrium for 15 microsatellite loci, with the goal of producing a robust set of genetic markers. Me.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039713
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039713
Genetic diversity analysis in Malaysian giant prawns using expressed sequence tag microsatellite markers for stock improvement program
Authors: K.H. Atin, A. Christianus, N. Fatin, A.C. Lutas, M. Shabanimofrad and B. Subha
The Malaysian giant prawn is among the most commonly cultured species of the genus Macrobrachium. Stocks of giant prawns from four rivers in Peninsular Malaysia have been used for aquaculture over the past 25 years, which has led to repeated harvesting, restocking, and transplantation between rivers. Consequently, a stock impr.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16035685
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16035685
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
Study on the association of UGT1A9 gene c.98T>C polymorphism and mycophenolic acid plasma levels in renal transplant patients
Authors: L.R. Ruschel, V.M. Schmitt, A.B. Silva, C.S.A. Oliveira, K. Flach, D.O. d�Avila and F.V. Thiesen
Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is a prodrug active only after its hydrolysis to mycophenolic acid (MPA). The UGT1A9 enzyme is of special interest since it is the main enzyme involved in the glucuronidation of MPA. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the UGT1A9 gene may be responsible for individual differences in the pharma.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029598
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029598
Isolation and characterization of microsatellite DNA loci for wild Brassica juncea (Brassicaceae)
Authors: Y. Li1, X.Q. Sun2, Q.Q. Yan2, J.L. Guo2, S. Qiang1, X.L. Song1 and M.M. Li2
Wild Brassica juncea is a widespread weed in China with increasingly great impact on the yield of many crops. This study aimed to develop microsatellite markers for assessing the genetic diversity and population genetic structure of B. juncea, and to provide basic information for biological and chemical control of the weed. The compound microsatellite mar.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(4):
- 2013.November.8.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.8.1
Isolation and characterization of microsatellite markers for Bertholletia excelsa (Lecythidaceae) population genetic analysis
Authors: P.S. Sujii1, P.W. Inglis2, A.Y. Ciampi2, V.N. Solferini1 and V.C.R. Azevedo2
Seven polymorphic microsatellite markers were developed and validated for Bertholletia excelsa (Brazil nut tree) population genetic studies. This species is a widespread monotypic Amazonian tree with high non-timber economic value. Unfortunately, Brazil nut production is currently less than 25% of historical production levels, because of extensive defores.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2013.November.7.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.November.7.2
Wilms' tumor suppressor gene mutations in girls with sporadic isolated steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome
Authors: Y.H. Yang1*, F. Zhao1*, D.N. Feng1, J.J. Wang1, C.F. Wang1, J. Huang1, X.J. Nie1, G.Z. Xia1, G.M. Chen1 and Z.H. Yu1,2,3
Mutations in the Wilms' tumor suppressor gene (WT1) can lead to syndromic forms of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) such as Denys-Drash or Frasier syndrome and can cause isolated SRNS. A mutation within WT1 is a frequent cause of sporadic isolated SRNS in girls. In a worldwide cohort of girls, the rate of occurrence.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
- 2013.December.4.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.December.4.5
New microsatellite markers for the neotropical malaria vector Anopheles nuneztovari sensu lato A.S.
Authors: A.S. Cunha-Machado and V.M. Scarpassa
Anopheles nuneztovari sensu lato consists of cryptic species and genetic lineages, one of which is an important human malaria vector in the northern part of South America. Population structure and evolutionary genetics studies may help in the definition and delimitation of the species and lineages within this species complex, which is relevant information.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(4):
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