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QTL mapping of forage yield and forage yield component traits in Sorghum bicolor x S. sudanense
Authors: Y.L. Liu,L.H. Wang,J.Q. Li,Q.W. Zhan,Q. Zhang,J.F. Li and F.F. Fan
The sorghum-sudangrass hybrid (Sorghum bicolor x S. sudanense) is an important forage crop. However, little is known about the genetic mechanisms related to forage yield and the 4 forage yield component traits in this forage crop. In this study, a linkage map was constructed with 124 assigned SSR markers using an F2 mapping population derived from the cro.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.April.22.14
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.April.22.14
An SduI polymorphism at intron 20 of the Chinese Holstein cow STAT4 gene and its effect on milk performance traits
Authors: X.M. Song, L. Zhang, J.F. Jiang, F.X. Shi and Y.Q. Jiang
The signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) genes are responsive to a wide range of cytokines, growth factors, and hormones, and thus control important biological processes. In humans, STAT4 mutations have been identified as genetic markers for rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and primary Sjögren’s syndrome, w.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(2):
- 2013.May.13.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.May.13.13
Sequence analysis of peste des petits ruminants virus from ibexes in Xinjiang, China
Authors: J. Xia, X.G. Zheng, G.Z. Adili, Y.R. Wei, W.G. Ma, X.M. Xue, X.Y. Mi, Z. Yi, S.J. Chen, W. Du, M. Muhan, C. Duhaxi, T. Han, B. Gudai and J. Huang
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an infectious disease caused by peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV). While PPR mainly affects domestic goats and sheep, it also affects wild ungulates such as ibex, blue sheep, and gazelle, although there are few reports regarding PPRV infection in wild animals. Between January 2015 and .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027783
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027783
Development and characterization of microsatellite loci for genetic studies of the sugarcane borer, Diatraea saccharalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)
Authors: V.A.C. Pavinato, K.L. Silva-Brand�£o, M. Monteiro, M.I. Zucchi, J.B. Pinheiro, F.L.F. Dias and C. Omoto
We present polymorphic microsatellite markers isolated for genetic studies of the sugarcane borer, Diatraea saccharalis (Fabricius). We isolated 16 microsatellite loci through an enriched genomic library protocol. After characterization, 12 markers showed polymorphic information expressed in the observed number of alleles (ranging from 2 to 7; 5 on averag.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(2):
- 2013.May.14.3
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.May.14.3
Candidate gene region for control of rib eye area in Canchim beef cattle
Authors: S.L. Meirelles, G.V. Gouveia, G. Gasparin, M.M. Alencar, J.J.S. Gouveia and L.C.A. Regitano
Investigation of molecular marker effects on production traits is essential to define marker assisted selection strategies in beef cattle. We looked for a possible association of molecular markers and backfat thickness (BFT) and rib eye area (REA) in Canchim (5/8 Charolais + 3/8 Zebu) and MA (offspring of Charolais bulls and 1.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2):
- vol10-2gmr1175
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1175
Population genetic structure of critically endangered salamander (Hynobius amjiensis) in China: recommendations for conservation
Authors: J. Yang, C.S. Chen, S.H. Chen, P. Ding, Z.Y. Fan, Y.W. Lu, L.P. Yu and H.D. Lin
Amji’s salamander (Hynobius amjiensis) is a critically endangered species (IUCN Red List), which is endemic to mainland China. In the present study, five haplotypes were genotyped for the mtDNA cyt b gene in 45 specimens from three populations. Relatively low levels of haplotype diversity (h = 0.524) and nucleotide diver.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15027733
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15027733
Genetic polymorphisms of the FATP1 gene and their associations with meat quality traits in Chinese Qinchuan cattle
Authors: Z.D. Zhao, A.N. Li, S.J. Wei, M.M. Wang, S.J. Li and L.S. Zan
Fatty acid transport protein 1 (FATP1), an integral membrane protein that facilitates long-chain fatty acid influx, is involved in the genetic network for oleic acid synthesis. The aim of this study was to examine the association of FATP1 polymorphisms with live animal meat quality traits in Chinese Qinchuan cattle. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis dem.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.21.14
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.21.14
Random regression models for the estimation of genetic and environmental covariance functions for growth traits in Santa Ines sheep
Authors: J.L.R. Sarmento, R.A. Torres, W.H. Sousa, R.N.B. L�´bo,L.G. Albuquerque, P.S. Lopes, N.P.S. Santos and A.B. Bignard
Polynomial functions of different orders were used to model random effects associated with weight of Santa Ines sheep from birth to 196 days. Fixed effects included in the models were contemporary groups, age of ewe at lambing, and fourth-order Legendre polynomials for age to represent the average growth curve. In the random p.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15025749
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15025749
Three novel SNPs of the bovine Tf gene in Chinese native cattle and their associations with milk production traits
Authors: Z.H. Ju, Q.L. Li, J.M. Huang, M.H. Hou, R.L. Li, J.B. Li, J.F. Zhong and C.F. Wang
Transferrin (Tf) is a β-globulin protein that transports iron ions in mammalian cells. It contributes to innate immunity to microbial pathogens, primarily by limiting microbial access to iron. Thus, polymorphisms present in bovine Tf could potentially underlie inherited differences in mastitis resistance and milk producti.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr1038
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr1038
Population genetic structure of the migratory rice leaf roller, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), inferred from the mitochondrial A+T-rich region and nuclear ITS2 sequences
Authors: X. Wan, J. Li, M.J. Kim, T.H. Kang, B.R. Jin and I. Kim
The population genetics of the migratory rice leaf roller, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), was characterized using the maternally inherited mitochondrial A+T-rich region and bi-parentally inherited nuclear internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2). One hundred and eighty-seven specimens of the rice leaf roller co.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(1):
- vol10-1gmr1005
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-1gmr1005