Jatropha Curcas
Mixed models identify physic nut genotypes adapted to environments with different phosphorus availability
Authors: P.E. Teodoro, B.G. Laviola, L.D. Martins, J.F.T. Amaral and W.N. Rodrigues
The aim of this study was to screen physic nut (Jatropha curcas) genotypes that differ in their phosphorous (P) use, using mixed models. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse located in the experimental area of the Centro de Ciências Agrárias of the Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, in Alegre, ES, Brazil. The experiment wa.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(3):
- gmr.15038429
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15038429
Genetic diversity and selection gain in the physic nut (Jatropha curcas)
Authors: B.P. Brasileiro, S.A. Silva, D.R. Souza, P.A. Santos, R.S. Oliveira and D.H. Lyra
The use of efficient breeding methods depends on knowledge of genetic control of traits to be improved. We estimated genetic parameters, selection gain, and genetic diversity in physic nut half-sib families, in order to provide information for breeding programs of this important biofuel species. The progeny test included 20 half-sib families in 4 blocks a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 12(3):
- 2013.January.4.12
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2013.January.4.12
Population structure of jatropha and its implication for the breeding program
Authors: D.N. Santos, J.L. Ferreira, M. Pasqual, A.L. Generoso3, T.A. Setotaw, G.M.A. Can�§ado and W.A. Vendrame
Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) has potential as an oilseed crop that requires the development of technology for its exploitation. The objective of this study was to assess the population structure and the genetic diversity in jatropha accessions at a global level using simple sequence repeat (SSR) molecular markers. Jatropha accessions (N = 109) from 10 co.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1):
- gmr.15017770
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15017770
Estimating genetic potential of biofuel forest hardwoods to withstand metal toxicity in industrial effluent under dry tropical conditions
Authors: S.A. Manzoor, S.N. Mirza, M. Zubair, W. Nouman, S.B. Hussain, S. Mehmood, A. Irshad, N. Sarwar, A. Ammar, M.F. Iqbal, A. Asim, M.U. Chattha, M.B. Chattha, A. Zafar and R. Abid
Biofuel tree species are recognized as a promising alternative source of fuel to conventional forms. Additionally, thesetree species are also effective in accumulating toxic heavy metals present in some industrial effluents. In developing countries such as Pakistan, the use of biofuel tree species is gaining popularity not only for harvesting economical a.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.August.14.17
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.August.14.17
Genome-wide analysis of the GRAS gene family in physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.)
Authors: Z.Y. Wu, P.Z. Wu, Y.P. Chen, M.R. Li, G.J. Wu and H.W. Jiang
GRAS proteins play vital roles in plant growth and development. Physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.) was found to have a total of 48 GRAS family members (JcGRAS), 15 more than those found in Arabidopsis. The JcGRAS genes were divided into 12 subfamilies or 15 ancient monophyletic lineages based on the phylogenetic analysis of GRAS proteins from both flowering .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(4):
- 2015.December.29.31
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.December.29.31