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Microsatellite

Plant Genetics   Research Article

Genetic diversity of arboreal cotton populations of the Brazilian semiarid: a remnant primary gene pool for cotton cultivars

Authors: I.P.P. de Menezes, L.V. Hoffmann, T.H. de Lima, A.R. da Silva, V.S. Lucena and P.A.V. Barroso

Mocó cotton belong to the same species as the cultivated species, Gossypium hirsutum, and cultivated forms were mainly landraces but also developed as cultivars, bearing good fiber quality and drought tolerant when cropped as a perennial species. The northeast Brazil crop system based on this cotton type is finished, wi.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
gmr16039659
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16039659
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Contemporary pollen and seed dispersal in natural populations of Bertholletia excelsa (Bonpl.)

Authors: A.B. Baldoni, L.H.O. Wadt, T. Campos, V.S. Silva, V.C.R. Azevedo, L.R. Mata, A.A. Botin, N.O. Mendes, F.D. Tardin, H. Tonini, E.S.S. Hoogerheide and A.M. Sebbenn

Due to the nutritional content and commercial value of its seeds, Bertholletia excelsa is one of the most important species exploited in the Amazon region. The species is hermaphroditic, insect pollinated, and its seeds are dispersed by barochory and animals. Because the fruit set is dependent on natural pollinator activity, g.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
gmr16039756
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16039756
Microbial Genetics   Research Article

Population genetic structure of three species in the genus Astrocaryum G. Mey. (Arecaceae)

Authors: N.P. Oliveira, M.S.P. Oliveira, L.C. Davide and S. Kalisz

We assessed the level and distribution of genetic diversity in three species of the economically important palm genus Astrocaryum located in Pará State, in northern Brazil. Samples were collected in three municipalities for Astrocaryum aculeatum: Belterra, Santarém, and Terra Santa; and in two municipalities for .. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
gmr16039676
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16039676
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Internal amplification control of PCR for the Glu1-Dx5 allele in wheat

Authors: H.N. Heim, E.S.N. Vieira, L.R.T. Polo, N.K. Lima, G.J. Silva, G.A. Linde, N.B. Colauto and I. Schuster

One of the limiting factors in using dominant markers is the unique amplification of the target fragment. Therefore, failures in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or non-amplifications can be interpreted as an absence of the allele. The possibility of false negatives implies in reduced efficiency in the selection process in gene.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
gmr16039718
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16039718
Animal Genetics   Research Article

Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite markers for the chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) and cross-species amplification in the blue mackerel (S. australasicus)

Authors: F.F. Chen, C.Y. Ma, L.P. Yan, H. Zhang, W. Wang, Y. Zhang and L.B. Ma

In this study, 10 polymorphic microsatellite markers were developed in Scomber japonicus and were examined on 30 individuals collected from the North Pacific. The number of alleles per locus ranged from 4 to 17. The observed and expected heterozygosities per locus ranged from 0.2759 to 0.8621 and from 0.43071 to 0.9177, respec.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
gmr16039712
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16039712
Plant Genetics   Research Article

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
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Farmer variety exchange along Amazonian rivers influences the genetic structure of manioc maintained in a regional Brazilian Gene Bank

Authors: S.B. Sousa, G.F. Silva, M.C. Dias, C.R. Clement and N.R. Sousa

Knowledge of agro-morphological and genetic variability of germplasm diversity is a prerequisite for its use in breeding. The aim of this study was to characterize the genetic diversity of the manioc (Manihot esculenta) Active Germplasm Bank (AGB) at Embrapa Amazônia Ocidental using microsatellite markers. We evaluated 4.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
gmr16039690
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16039690
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Genetic variability in banana diploids and nonparametric statistics of fragments associated with natural fruit finger drop

Authors: M.A. Rodrigues, E.P. Amorim, C.F. Ferreira, C.A.S. Ledo and J.R.F. Santana

Natural fruit finger drop in bananas is one of the major concerns of producers as well as consumers. The aim of this study was to estimate the genetic diversity among 15 diploid bananas with different levels of resistance to finger drop (RFD) using SSR and ISSR (inter-simple sequence repeat) markers, and assess the possibility.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
gmr16039554
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16039554
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Genetic variability of a Brazilian Capsicum frutescens germplasm collection using morphological characteristics and SSR markers

Authors: S.I.C. Carvalho, L.B. Bianchetti, C.F. Ragassi, C.S.C. Ribeiro, F.J.B. Reifschneider, G.S.C. Buso and F.G. Faleiro

Characterization studies provide essential information for the conservation and use of germplasm in plant breeding programs. In this study, 103 Capsicum frutescens L. accessions from the Active Germplasm Bank of Embrapa Hortaliças, representative of all five Brazilian geographic regions, were characterized based on morp.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
gmr16039689
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16039689
Plant Genetics   Research Article

Assessment of allelic diversity among drought-resistant cotton genotypes using microsatellite markers

Authors: A. Javaid, F.S. Awan, F.M. Azhar and I.A. Khan

Drought, in conjunction with high temperature, is an important environmental constraint to cotton production. Development of cotton varieties with increased tolerance against adverse environmental conditions has been proposed as effective strategy for ensuring reliable yields. In the present study, 30 simple sequence repeat (S.. Read More»

Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
gmr16029664
DOI:
10.4238/gmr16029664